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Allegheny County School Districts

• A W BEATTIE CAREER CENTER

  
  

  A.W. Beattie Career Center is a Career and Technical Educational facility located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Offering 16 professional programs, along with traditional academic programs and Mandarin Chinese (via distance learning) to high school and adult students from nine local school districts, A.W. Beattie Career Center has a program to match nearly every career and educational goal. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits through their program while still in high school through A.W. Beattie Career Center's participation in the Statewide Articulation Program. Career-minded students can take advantage of important career training and employment opportunities offered through the school, as well as their program's offered professional certifications.

• ACADEMY CS

  
  

  We Treat Our Students As Young Men and Women Not Juvenile Offenders. When our students arrive here, it’s because they’ve been in trouble with the law. In trouble at school. Lacking structure in their lives and without any sense of their own pride or potential. Our job is to change all that. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Academy Charter School is the only licensed secondary charter school in the nation that admits an all-delinquent population. Opened in 2005, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh School District, The Academy Charter School educates students in grades 8-12 following a typical school year schedule.

• ACLD TILLOTSON SCHOOL

  
  

  Over the decades the ACLD Tillotson School has developed a highly effective special education program for students challenged by complex Specific Learning Disabilities and related disorders. The school is coeducational and was founded in 1972 by a not-for-profit corporation, ACLD, Inc., An Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. It is located in the South Hills section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ACLD Tillotson School is licensed by the PA State Board of Private Academic Schools and approved by the PA Department of Education’s , Bureau of Special Education to educate students who cannot receive an appropriate special education program in the public schools. Our school is located in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh and provides education to children and school districts within a seven- county region: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington, and Westmoreland.

• ALLEGHENY IU 3

  
  

  The Allegheny Intermediate Unit, also known as the AIU, is part of Pennsylvania's public education system and is one of 29 Intermediate Units created in 1970 by the Pennsylvania State General Assembly. We provide specialized educational services to Allegheny County's 42 suburban school districts and five vocational/technical schools. Located just a few miles from the city of Pittsburgh in the scenic Waterfront commercial development in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the AIU employs more than 1,800 employees at 436 sites and operates 10 family centers and three schools for exceptional children. With nearly 140 programs for infants, young children, students, and adults, the AIU receives funding through federal, state, county, and private grants. AIU Mission: We maximize educational opportunities for all learners by responding to the needs of our community with leading-edge, high-quality, cost-effective programs and services. AIU Vision: Educational excellence is a hallmark of our region with all learners having access to the best services, enriching their lives and enabling their contribution to a vibrant economy.

• ALLEGHENY VALLEY SD

  
  

  The mission of the Allegheny Valley School District, a group of small traditional communities, is to educate all students to achieve their maximum potential. A dedicated staff, in partnership with school, home, and community, will empower students to become responsible and contributing citizens able to meet challenges in an international society. It is the vision of the Allegheny Valley School District that all graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to meet with success. Educational opportunities provided to students throughout their educational career will provide the springboard they need to enter the world of work, the armed forces, or the fields of higher education.

• AVONWORTH SD

  
  

  The District is home to more than 1,500 students in grades K-12 and employs 187 professional staff members. We take a personalized approach to student learning, utilizing various teaching methods to bring out the best in students of varying abilities. The Avonworth School District Mission is to be. "A learning community unlocking the unique genius in each individual." The mission of the Avonworth School District is to ensure all students become innovative, analytical problem solvers prepared to excel and contribute as responsible citizens in a competitive global society by providing a highly rigorous and relevant curriculum in a personalized environment where diversity is celebrated.

• BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SD

  
  

  The mission of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District is to provide, in partnership with parents and the community, a challenging educational program in a safe and caring environment that provides the opportunity for each student to achieve maximum potential while developing an attitude of life-long learning.

• BETHEL PARK SD

  
  

• BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SD

  
  

  It is the mission of the Brentwood Borough School District to develop in all students the skills to think critically, to problem solve logically, to communicate effectively, to collaborate constructively, to be flexible and adaptable, and to be innovative and creative in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century and to achieve to their fullest potentials as ethical citizens who understand and respect diversity and appreciate the freedom of democracy.

• CAREER CONNECTIONS CHS

  
  

  The mission of Career Connections Charter High School is to provide a safe, learning environment that prepares students for a productive life. The teaching of skills that help to achieve career goals will be accomplished through a strong teacher-parent-student partnership. Through small class sizes, an interdisciplinary curriculum, innovative teaching techniques and an internship component, our students will be prepared to make informed vocational choices.

• CARLYNTON SD

  
  

  The Carlynton School District, recognizing the shared responsibility of the educators, students and families of this culturally diverse community, will provide a challenging educational program for all students within a safe, nurturing environment, which will enable them to function as productive, ethical and responsible global citizens. THE DISTRICT will foster an environment that is conducive to learning and motivates students to become lifelong learners. STUDENTS share a responsibility to develop a climate within the school that will contribute to wholesome learning and living.

• CHARTIERS VALLEY SD

  
  

  The Mission of CHARTIERS VALLEY School District: A community dedicated to shared leadership, is to graduate students who achieve personal success by providing an exceptional academic foundation in a safe, nurturing environment that inspires creativity and innovation while embracing diversity.

• CHILDRENS INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH

  
  

  The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children, young people and their families by providing a specialized continuum of services that enables them to reach their potential.

• CITY CHS

  
  

  The mission of City Charter High School …a technology infused public school is to graduate students who are academically, technologically, personally and socially prepared to succeed in post-secondary education or training. Using a team approach, City High cultivates a safe, supportive and academically rigorous environment by recognizing and nurturing individual talents, needs and skills.

• CLAIRTON CITY SD

  
  

  The Clairton City School District strives to empower our school community to increase academic achievement so that each child can become a life-long learner and compete in the global market place.

• CORNELL SD

  
  

  MISSION STATEMENT: Cornell School District will provide a comprehensive education to all students that will enable them to achieve maximum potential as lifelong learners.

• DEER LAKES SD

  
  

  Deer Lakes School District is made up of three scenic townships. They are East Deer, Frazer and West Deer - making a perfect combination of suburban and rural living. Mission Statement: In partnership with the community, the Deer lakes School District will provide a dynamic, comprehensive educational program and support services necessary to meet the diverse needs of all students in a safe, caring environment, thus enabling them to reach their potential as responsible, productive citizens.

• DEPAUL INSTITUTE

  
  

  DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) school in the western Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia tri-state area. We teach children from birth to age 14 to listen, to speak and to learn without using sign language. At DePaul School for Hearing and Speech, we celebrate the success of each individual child with hearing loss as he or she transitions to and thrives in the hearing and speaking world. Following the values and traditions of our founders, the mission of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is to teach each child who is deaf or hard of hearing to listen, speak and learn. Our children enter the educational mainstream with the foundation to succeed.

• DUQUESNE CITY SD

  
  

  Located approximately 12 miles south of Pittsburgh, the Duquesne City School District serves the families of the Duquesne City community. The district educates approximately 390 students in grades K-6 and employs about 80 professionals. Students in grades 7-12 attend either the East Allegheny or West Mifflin Area School Districts. The district's budget is about $16.4 million, which provides an array of quality educational programming for students and community members. Duquesne City School will prepare our students to be successful, ethical, caring members of a global community.

• EAST ALLEGHENY SD

  
  

  The mission of the East Allegheny School District is to recognize that each student is unique and that through cooperation with parents, community and schools, each student will have educational opportunities to achieve individual success within district fiscal constraints.

• EASTER SEAL SOCIETY WESTERN PA

  
  

  The Easter Seal Society of Allegheny County was incorporated in 1935 and began as a volunteer effort of the local Kiwanis Club to provide transportation for children with disabilities to and from the hospital. After 75 years of services, Easter Seals Western PA has grown to an organization that provides comprehensive therapeutic, educational and vocational rehabilitation services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. Today, Easter Seals Western PA serves nearly 20,000 individuals from throughout 20 counties in Pennsylvania.

• EDUCATION CENTER AT WATSON INSTITUTE

  
  

  At The Harry S. Tack Education Center at the Sewickley Campus, Watson offers an approved private school that is licensed to serve children ages 3 to 21 with autism, cerebral palsy, neurological impairments and other developmental disabilities. The Education Center currently has 16 classrooms staffed by a special education teacher and two paraprofessionals. The staff to student ratio is approximately 1:2. Each classroom team consists of the teacher, paraprofessionals and related service professionals. Service professionals available to the classroom include speech and language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, social workers, behavior specialists and a school nurse. Additionally, there are four "special" classes: art, music, library and adapted physical education. These classrooms are staffed by a teacher certified in their respective content area. A paraprofessional is assigned to each special classroom as well. The Education Center is accredited by The National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES), a subsidiary of The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC), a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education centers and their leaders. NAPSEC promotes high quality programs for individuals with disabilities and their families and advocates for access to the continuum of alternative placements and services.

• ELIZABETH FORWARD SD

  
  

  Elizabeth Forward School District is composed of the Borough of Elizabeth, and the townships of Elizabeth and Forward. Located approximately 35 minutes south of the city of Pittsburgh, the district lies between the scenic Yough and Monongahela river valleys in the southernmost region of Allegheny County. Communities of Elizabeth Township include Greenock, Mount Vernon, Boston, Buena Vista, Industry, Blythedale, Smithdale and Victory. Bordering areas include McKeesport, Pleasant Hills, Belle Vernon, West Mifflin, Jefferson Borough, West Elizabeth, and North Versailles. The mission of the Elizabeth Forward School District is to establish a collaborative working relationship with its families and communities to create learning environments for all students that nurture the academic, social and emotional skills of each student through high expectations of excellence that produce life-long learners, world ready leaders and citizens who are prepared to meet the ever-changing challenges of a global society.

• ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL AT FRICK PARK

  
  

  The mission of The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park is to educate each student to high academic learning standards using a themed curriculum that will foster knowledge, love of and respect for the environment and the will to preserve it for future generations. The school began with grades K-3 in September, 2008 and grew to include fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grades by the 2012/2013 school year. The school will continue to grow by one grade a year to grade 8. The school fills a gap in local education programs as the first environmentally-themed public school in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

• FORBES ROAD CTC

  
  

  The mission of Forbes Road Career and Technology Center is to provide a quality educational program that enables all individuals to achieve their fullest potential in the pursuit of high skill employment and advanced education. Each student shall be equipped with the technical, academic, human relation and life-long learning skills necessary to adapt in a changing economy and to compete in the global marketplace.

• FOX CHAPEL AREA SD

  
  

  The Fox Chapel Area School District is a nationally recognized, award-winning school district that produces high achievement in students, with a motivated and professional faculty and an involved and caring administration. MISSION: The Fox Chapel Area School District exists to maximize student learning, achievement, and development.

• GATEWAY SD

  
  

  Gateway is an award-winning district that serves the communities of Monroeville and Pitcairn, about 15 miles east of Pittsburgh. Gateway School District, in partnership with the community, aims to provide quality K-12 education for all students in a safe environment, and to promote academic excellence, enhance self-worth, and develop responsible citizens who will be productive, life-long learners in a diverse and changing world.

• HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SD

  
  

  Mission Statement: Hampton Township School District works collaboratively with the community in support of every child becoming creative and innovative problem-solvers and communicators. The District maintains high expectations by furthering our tradition of excellence as our students develop the knowledge, character and integrity to impact the world.

• HIGHLANDS SD

  
  

  Located in Southwestern PA, Highlands School District comprises the municipalities of Fawn Township, Harrison Township, Brackenridge Borough and Tarentum Borough. The area is approximately twenty-two square miles with a population of about 25,000. It is located in the northeast corner of Allegheny County along the Allegheny River about 18 miles from Pittsburgh. Route 28 provides easy access to the Greater Pittsburgh area. The mission of the Highlands School District is to create a quality, caring educational environment and to develop academic, vocational and social programs that will enable students to achieve their highest potential in personal growth; and that the family, the community, business and industry will share in the responsibility to prepare students to function as effective citizens in an ever-changing global community.

• KEYSTONE OAKS SD

  
  

  Keystone Oaks School District is comprised of the communities of Castle Shannon, Dormont and Green Tree and is located just four miles south of Pittsburgh and 14 miles east of Pittsburgh International Airport . The total student enrollment for the three elementary buildings, one middle school and one high school is just over 2,000 students. The mission of the Keystone Oaks School District is to create and maintain a learning community which encourages all students to reach their maximum potential.

• MANCHESTER ACADEMIC CS

  
  

  The Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS) is a nationally recognized, Blue Ribbon school serving grades kindergarten to eight at a community - centered facility on Pittsburgh’s Northside. As one of the region’s oldest independent charter schools, we are committed to providing a superior education to children from all backgrounds in preparation for success in high school, college and beyond.

• MCKEESPORT AREA SD

  
  

  The McKeesport Area School District is proud of its acclaimed accomplishments, strong tradition and loyal alumni. Since 1884, we have served the needs of our citizens and have graduated young men and women to become leaders in our community, state and nation. The district strives to provide a quality education to all of its students through forward-looking planning and a strong commitment to excellence. MASD serves the communities of Dravosburg, McKeesport, South Versailles, Versailles and White Oak. The total enrollment is approximately 4,300 students in grades K-12. The vision of the McKeesport Area School District is to create a learning environment which provides students an opportunity to maximize their potential and achieve success. We actively engage all students in a rigorous curriculum that: teaches the application of academic skills and concepts; nurtures individual interests and talents; inspires intellectual curiosity; develops integrity and personal responsibility; encourages a global perspective; promotes technology; embraces diversity; and prepares students to become citizens capable of improving the world in which they live. Through a partnership with the citizens of the district’s municipalities, board of school directors, local businesses and organizations and nearby higher education facilities, MASD provides a comprehensive, quality educational program that excels in meeting the needs of the district’s youth.

• MCKEESPORT AREA TECH CTR

  
  

  The McKeesport Area Technology Center serves the youth of the McKeesport School District. Our mission is to provide quality vocational education programs to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students of all ability levels. This is done through the newly-developed competency-based curriculum. The Technology Center is intended for those students who wish to prepare for an immediate occupation with increased earning capability following graduation, as well as for those students who may wish to pursue higher education.

• MONTOUR SD

  
  

  Montour’s mission is to provide an exemplary and comprehensive educational experience that enables each individual to achieve maximum potential, to respect themselves and others, and to become a responsible and productive citizen. The District maintains a tradition of providing students with a superior educational experience. Our students are consistently recognized for their academic, musical, and athletic achievements, and our programs ensure that students receive the academic and social challenges necessary to succeed.

• MOON AREA SD

  
  

  Moon Area School District is situated in Allegheny County and educates more than 3,700 students from Moon and Crescent townships who attend classes in seven buildings, including one high school, one middle school, and five elementary buildings. Our Mission: Moon Area School District, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to educating every individual in a respectful, safe, enriching environment through comprehensive programs that inspire excellence, lifelong learning and responsibility.

• MT LEBANON SD

  
  

  The Mt. Lebanon School District is a nationally recognized and award-winning school district. The district operates seven elementary schools (grades k-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8) and a high school (grades 9-12). The combination of a highly trained staff with educated and committed families results in students who achieve local, state and national honors in instructional, athletic and arts forums. District Mission: To Provide the Best Education Possible for Each and Every Student

• NORTH ALLEGHENY SD

  
  

  North Allegheny's mission is to educate and develop all students to become confident, life-long learners and responsible citizens within a changing, global society by delivering an outstanding educational experience through a comprehensive array of opportunities in the pursuit of excellence.

• NORTH HILLS SD

  
  

  The North Hills School District, located in Northern Allegheny County, is a first tier suburb of the city of Pittsburgh. The district is comprised of Ross Township and West View Borough ~ a 14.6 square mile area with a population of nearly 40,000. The mission of the North Hills School District is to excel at educating and preparing each student to become a responsible, contributing member of society by providing a caring and an academically challenging environment.

• NORTHGATE SD

  
  

  The mission of the Northgate School System is to provide each student with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to the maximum of his or her potential through a challenging comprehensive program administered in a safe, caring environment so that each person will succeed and contribute as an ethical, responsible citizen in a rapidly changing society.

• URBAN PATHWAYS 6-12 CS

  
  

  Urban Pathways Charter Schools lead the way in urban education. We are a free charter school located in Downtown Pittsburgh. For 13 years and counting, we have created a learning environment where students thrive. Through education and experience, we help all students achieve their full potential. As a result, all of our students graduate, and all of our students are accepted to college. Our mission is to help every child find a pathway to a successful adult life in the city and beyond.

• PA LEARNERS ONLINE REGIONAL CYBER CS

  
  

  STREAM Academy, formerly PA Learners Online, is a cyber charter school managed by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. That means that we’re a publically funded K – 12 school — open to everyone — and governed by some of the region’s most experienced educators. The mission of STREAM Academy Regional Cyber Charter School, formerly PA Learners Online, is to develop an online model of excellence in education in which our students are equipped with the skills to become leaders in the STREAM fields. The vision of the STREAM Academy is to establish small learning communities that will provide a K-12 continuum of opportunity where students will explore real world problems. The program will meet the needs of tomorrow’s workforce by producing students who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and innovators.

• PACE SCHOOL

  
  

  Our mission is to provide educational and therapeutic services that enable any child to thrive.

• PARKWAY WEST CTC

  
  

• PENN HILLS SD

  
  

  The vision of the Penn Hills School District is to engage our entire community to inspire individual students to their highest levels of reading and academic achievement while instilling a commitment to service, respect, and life-long learning. The District encourages a culture that values academic performance, diversity, extensive parental involvement, personalized education for all students, and demonstrated school board commitment, as well as a strong commitment to family and community. Serving approximately 3,800 children in five buildings, the District enjoys easy access to downtown Pittsburgh, with the city's business, cultural, shopping, sports, and entertainment facilities only minutes away. Here in the Penn Hills School District, we believe that all children can learn; everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect; learning is something a child does, not something done to a child; the teacher/administrator is a professional decision-maker who facilitates learning while continually learning herself/himself; education is to be shared by the school, home, and community; excellence should be encouraged and recognized; and learning is a never-ending process. With an emphasis on academic achievement, as well as athletics and the arts, the Penn Hills School District offers its students a comprehensive educational experience in a community setting. By working together to guide our students through their years here, the school board, administration, staff, and community groups work together to truly provide improved opportunity for all.

• PENNSYLVANIA DISTANCE LEARNING CS

  
  

  We offer classroom learning in a virtual environment for students in grades k-12. Students have teachers who are there to give them individual attention and help them every step of the way. We never leave parents or students in the dark about what they need to be doing. We've made virtual learning a team effort, engaging teachers, students and parents throughout the entire process. Students also have the opportunity to connect with other cyber students in the form of educational field trips and programs. If your child wishes to participate in sports, opportunities may exist within your local school district. At PA Distance Learning, we mesh the virtual with the personal, giving our students a truly unique experience that sets itself apart from traditional brick and mortar schools in Pennsylvania. OUR MISSION: Offer a valuable education alternative. Practice and promote academic integrity. Present quality curriculum, technology and support. Foster academic excellence in our students.

• PINE-RICHLAND SD

  
  

  Mission: Our mission is to provide a strong academic foundation which challenges students to realize their fullest potential and encourages them to become engaged, thoughtful citizens. Vision: Pine-Richland School District is a community where learning is challenging, people are inspiring and students are enriched by their experience.

• PITTSBURGH AVTS

  
  

• PITTSBURGH SD

  
  

  Pittsburgh Public Schools offers a wide variety of educational options and offerings for our diverse student body. We aim to provide options that not only match our students’ passions and unique needs, but also help to prepare them for the real word through diverse experiences. District Mission: The Pittsburgh Public Schools will be one of America’s premier school districts, student-focused, well-managed, and innovative. We will hold ourselves accountable for preparing all children to achieve academic excellence and strength of character, so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.

• PITTSBURGH-MT OLIVER IU 2

  
  

  As an Intermediate Unit in the State of Pennsylvania we are proud to provide educational support services to private and parochial schools and institutions in and around the City of Pittsburgh. Our itinerant staff provides a wide range of educational services funded by federal, state and local programs. The mission of the Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit is to provide supportive services and resources to fulfill the diverse needs of students and schools through a collaborative approach to meet the challenges of our global society.

• PLUM BOROUGH SD

  
  

• PRESSLEY RIDGE DAY SCHOOL

  
  

  The Day School Pittsburgh is an Approved Private School and Partial Hospitalization Program with the goal of helping youth with serious emotional disturbances (SED) or behavior problems return to their original schools. Our program consists of 10 classrooms, each with no more than 12 students. A special component of our program are the family liasons who work closely with families, school districts, and other agencies (e.g., mental health, children and youth services, juvenile court) to help the youth be successful. We provide an individualized, strength-based approach to academic and behavioral growth.

• PROPEL CS-EAST

  
  

  Propel EAST is Propel's third school, opening in 2005. The school is located in Turtle Creek, PA and serves 400 students in grades K-8. The school has earned the state's Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) designation every year of its operation and three Keystone Achievement Awards. Propel EAST also has an intense focus on providing its students with a holistic education. Annual events such as the Arts Festival and Science Olympiad, in addition to varied partnerships with community organizations, make Propel EAST a fun and engaging place for students and parents.

• PROPEL CS-HOMESTEAD

  
  

  Propel HOMESTEAD was the first Propel school, opening in 2003 with 180 students in the basement of the old Homestead hospital. Since its humble beginnings, Propel Homestead now operates in a beautiful renovated school facility and has achieved outstanding success.

• PROPEL CS-MCKEESPORT

  
  

  Propel McKEESPORT is Propel's second school, opening in 2004 and serving 400 students in grades K-8. In March 2010, Propel McKEESPORT was named the single top performing elementary school from a nationwide consortium of charter schools that includes the recognized leaders such as KIPP, Aspire and Uncommon Schools. It was the second consecutive year that Propel McKEESPORT received an Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) Award from New Leaders for New Schools, most recently receiving the award in the "Gold Gain" category. Gold Gain is EPIC's highest honor, awarding schools making the greatest gains with student achievement.

• PROPEL CS-MONTOUR

  
  

  Propel Montour opened in 2007 and is home to 410 students in grades K-8. The school is located in Kennedy Township, just north of the City of Pittsburgh. Propel MONTOUR was the 2009 recipient of the Charles Gray Award from the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, recognized for an outstanding arts education program. Propel MONTOUR is also a leader in technology integration, hosting Propel's annual Technology Fair, which is attended by educators from various school districts throughout the state. In 2011, Propel Montour received an Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC) Award from New Leaders for New Schools, in the "Silver Gain" category, recognizing Montour's significant gains in student achievement.

• QUAKER VALLEY SD

  
  

  Quaker Valley School District is located along the Ohio River 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Residents have easy access to major highways and Pittsburgh International Airport. We are a small district with a reputation for quality. School and class sizes allow for a personal approach to instruction. Quaker Valley recognizes that it takes a cumulative experience of excellence to produce students who will be internationally competitive. To that end, an innovative curriculum challenges all students to excel as independent thinkers and learners, and gives each the support and incentive to do so successfully. We are honored to have had all four of our schools selected for National Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence. The mission of the Quaker Valley School District, is to excel at educating students to become knowledgeable, self-directed, lifelong learners and ethical, responsible citizens.

• RIVERVIEW SD

  
  

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• SHALER AREA SD

  
  

• SOUTH ALLEGHENY SD

  
  

  Our District is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, approximately 10 miles south of Pittsburgh. Our District serves 1,566 students from Glassport, Liberty, Lincoln, & Port Vue Boroughs. We currently have 121 teachers, and 30 full-time and part-time support personnel in 3 buildings: South Allegheny Early Childhood Center, South Allegheny Elementary School, & South Allegheny Middle/Senior High School.

• SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP SD

  
  

  The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.

• SOUTH PARK SD

  
  

  Mission Statement: To provide an educational atmosphere where all students have opportunities to discover their talents, develop their abilities, and achieve the highest expectations embedded in our educational program to become responsible and productive members of society.

• SPECTRUM CS

  
  

  THE MISSION: To provide school-to-work transition instruction in the classroom, on-site business, and community-based work sites for students aged 13-21. The program is structured to meet the needs of students who do not learn well in typical classroom settings due to unique cognitive, communication, and sensory challenges, including students with autism spectrum disorders.

• STEEL CENTER AVTS

  
  

  Steel Center will be recognized as a “state of the art” career and technical school which is on the cutting edge of technology. By continuing to raise standards, Steel Center develops self-sufficient, productive citizens to strengthen the infrastructure of our local communities and region. Through collaboration and partnership building with stakeholders, Steel Center will provide quality career and technical education for every secondary student, out-of-school youth, or adult for whom career and technical education is appropriate. Through the renaissance that is occurring in our region, Steel Center will continue to be an integral component in the development and retention of human capital.

• STEEL VALLEY SD

  
  

  The Steel Valley School District is rich in cultural diversity and unique in its heritage. The mission of the Steel Valley School District is for the school, home and community to collaborate to enable students to achieve academic standards, to encourage independent thinking and to become responsible citizens.

• STO-ROX SD

  
  

  Mission: "The essence of the Sto-Rox School District is to empower all students to ethically meet the challenges of a global society, to become self-directed, continuous learners, and to ensure, in a partnership with the community that a comprehensive educational program and support services will be provided to meet the diverse needs of all students, thus enabling them to become accountable citizens and to reach their potential."

• UPPER SAINT CLAIR SD

  
  

  There are six public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District. Three are K-4 elementary schools - Baker Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School and Streams Elementary School, two are middle schools - Boyce Middle School (5-6) and Fort Couch Middle School (7-8), and one is a high school, Upper St. Clair High School (9-12). Developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for a global society is the mission of the Upper St. Clair School District, served by a responsive and innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promote happiness and success.

• URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER PITTSBURGH CS

  
  

  ULGPCS is a place where you child can soar! As the first charter school established in the City of Pittsburgh, ULGPCS has been in existence for 14 years, helping children reach their potential through quality education. Our mission is to provide superior education that will develop in our students academic excellence, leadership skills, positive contributors to the community in which they live, and society as a whole.

• WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY (THE)

  
  

  Friendship Academy has been a member of Watson's family of schools since October 26, 2001. As both an approved private school (APS) and a school-based partial hospital component (PHP), Friendship Academy serves 155 students from first to twelfth grade, specializing in meeting their individual educational and mental health challenges. Friendship Academy provides services to students who are emotionally and behaviorally challenged. Students may be diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), depressive disorders, conduct disorder, Asperger's Disorder, severe anxiety and many other conditions. Our students have needs that cannot sufficiently be met using traditional educational programs or techniques. Students come from school districts within Allegheny County as well as surrounding counties as an alternative placement.

• WATSON INSTITUTE FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY (THE)

  
  

  Friendship Academy has been a member of Watson's family of schools since October 26, 2001. As both an approved private school (APS) and a school-based partial hospital component (PHP), Friendship Academy serves 155 students from first to twelfth grade, specializing in meeting their individual educational and mental health challenges. Friendship Academy provides services to students who are emotionally and behaviorally challenged. Students may be diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), depressive disorders, conduct disorder, Asperger's Disorder, severe anxiety and many other conditions. Our students have needs that cannot sufficiently be met using traditional educational programs or techniques. Students come from school districts within Allegheny County as well as surrounding counties as an alternative placement.

• WESLEY SPECTRUM HIGHLAND SCHOOL

  
  

  Wesley Spectrum Highland Services combines an Approved Private School program and a school-based partial hospital program to offer programming for children and adolescents with serious emotional or behavioral health disturbance or autism. The two programs integrate treatment and education for a customized therapeutic learning experience.

• WEST ALLEGHENY SD

  
  

  West Allegheny School District was formed in 1949 from the schools in Findlay and North Fayette Townships and Oakdale Borough as a jointure. A formal district was formed in 1966. With approximately 19,000 residents in its 58 square miles, West Allegheny is the largest district, geographically, of the 42 school systems in Allegheny County. The mission of the West Allegheny School District, a leader in quality education, is to ensure that each student acquires the necessary knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen, prepared for life-long learning and employment; this is accomplished by providing meaningful and personally challenging learning experiences within a safe, nurturing environment in partnership with family and community.

• WEST JEFFERSON HILLS SD

  
  

  "West Jefferson Hills offers a life-long nurturing environment for you and your family to create memories, to participate in community activities, to treasure the innocence of childhood, and to warmly refer to as home"

• WEST MIFFLIN AREA SD

  
  

  The school district is made up of five elementary schools: Clara Barton, Homeville, New Emerson, and New England and a new Early Childhood Education Center housing our PA Pre-K Counts preschool program and 4 kindergarten classrooms. The District has two secondary schools: West Mifflin Area Middle School and West Mifflin Area High School. The district offers the Advanced Curriculum Enrichment Program for gifted students. Qualifying students are eligible to receive special needs programs including Title I Reading and Math Programs, and Homebound Instruction. Currently, there are approximately 3,200 students enrolled and and 216 teachers in the West Mifflin Area School District. The District spends approximately $9,560 per student per school year.

• WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR BLIND

  
  

  Located in the heart of Oakland, Pennsylvania, the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational facility committed to training visually impaired students with additional disabilities. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. The Mission of the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is to be a leading educational facility and Outreach provider. The School offers a full range of exceptional individualized special education services fostering maximum independence for students with visual impairment, including blindness and other challenges, and provides support and resources to families and the community.

• WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR DEAF

  
  

  The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is a non-profit, tuition free school with high academic expectations. Founded in 1869, WPSD provides quality educational services and a complete extracurricular program to Deaf and hard-of-hearing children from birth through Grade 12. The Pittsburgh campus is located on 21 beautiful acres seven miles from downtown. WPSD’s programs also include the statewide Choices for Children Program, The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children, serving children in Northeast PA and the WPSD Outreach Services Department. With offices in Scranton, Camp Hill, PA and Pittsburgh, WPSD is the largest comprehensive center for deaf education in Pennsylvania. Our Mission: We prepare each deaf and hard-of-hearing student for all aspects of life through a continuum of high-quality, individualized education and extracurricular programs. We are an active partner in and resource for our community.

• WILKINSBURG BOROUGH SD

  
  

  The mission of the Wilkinsburg School District is to promote academic excellence and to enhance physical, intellectual, socio-emotional and cultural growth in all students.

• WOODLAND HILLS SD

  
  

  Mission Statement: Woodland Hills School District makes students its first priority. The District provides each student with an excellent educational experience that is driven by the highest expectations and prepares students for meaningful participation in all facets of society.