The Ellis School
School Notes Overview:
The Ellis School is Pittsburgh's only PreK through twelfth grade college preparatory school dedicated to the education of girls and young women. Within a culture of respect, excellence, and support, our students lead in all areas of school life, building the foundation to lead in local and global communities. Girl by girl, we develop the mind, body, and spirit while encouraging independent thinking, leadership, a lifelong love of learning, and the honest pursuit of academic inquiry....
School Overview:
The Ellis School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Laboratory Schools National Coalition of Girls' Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Allegheny County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 475 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 22 students | ||
| Kind - 29 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 41 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 167 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | A. Randol Benedict | |
| Admissions Director | Sara Imbriglia Leone | |
School Notes:
- The Ellis School is Pittsburgh's only PreK through twelfth grade college preparatory school dedicated to the education of girls and young women. Within a culture of respect, excellence, and support, our students lead in all areas of school life, building the foundation to lead in local and global communities. Girl by girl, we develop the mind, body, and spirit while encouraging independent thinking, leadership, a lifelong love of learning, and the honest pursuit of academic inquiry.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Warriors face long road trip to begin state play today (The Lewistown Sentinel)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:41:45 am
PITTSBURGH - Tuesday's PIAA Class AA first round field hockey contest will be a meeting of two schools used to being there. For Indian Valley, it's the Warriors' second straight District 6 title. - All hail the heroines: New biopic revives interest in Amelia Earhart (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 06:01:04 pm
Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, is getting renewed attention with the release of the biopic, "Amelia." - Personnel moves (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on September 13, 2009 at 04:04:24 am
This is a listing of promotions, hirings and other personnel actions at area companies. - Inspired tinkerer Henry Bursztynowicz leaves legacy (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 07:01:19 pm
A Pittsburgh Center for the Arts exhibit illuminates the life and work of regional artist Henry Bursztynowicz. - Virtual college tours offer a low-cost campus snapshot (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
posted on August 1, 2009 at 08:27:58 am
For high school students who have the time and money to travel, visiting a college campus is the best way to get a sense of the students, the faculty, and the feel of the place where they'll be spending four years (or more).
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15206) | School Zip (15206) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,482 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $28,517 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15206) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 43% / 57% | 68% / 32% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Hillel Academy Pittsburgh - 252 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Winchester Thurston School North Hills Campus - n/a - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Yeshiva Schools Boys - 366 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Western Pennsylvania School For The Deaf - 193 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Imani Christian Academy - 161 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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