Pittsburgh Urban Christian School

809 Center Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221-0152
Tel: (412)244-1779
Grades: K - 8 | 123 students
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We inspire our students to see the world as a Christ-centered whole, emphasizing the natural connections between subjects. Rather than teaching math separate from science or social studies distinct from art and music, the PUCS curriculum brings together content from multiple subjects into creative learning units. We prepare students in all academic areas, emphasizing creativity, leadership, service, self-discipline, and critical thinking. Each year, our student body takes the California Achievement Test. Our students consistently averaged in the top the 20 in the nation.

School Overview:
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 123 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 45% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 14 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 2 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Club Yearbook Club

School Notes:

  • A remarkably unique Christian school, offering a nurturing Christian education for students K - 8. At PUCS we offer a Christian education experience that's relaxed and engaging, nurturing and rigorous, enriching and affordable. Our mission is to provide well-rounded private education for a racially and economically diverse group of children in an urban setting. At PUCS we prepare students in all academic areas, emphasizing creativity, leadership, service, self-discipline, and critical thinking. Each year, our student body takes the California Achievement Test and PUCS students have consistently averaged in the 80th percentile, above the national average the 50th percentile. At PUCS, we inspire our students to see the world as a whole, emphasizing the natural connections between subjects. Rather than teaching math separate from science or social studies distinct from art and music, the PUCS curriculum brings together content from multiple subjects into creative learning units.

    • Profile last updated: 10/05/2011

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