About the School
- Shuman Center School in Pittsburgh, PA, serves 23 students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 9 teachers for its small enrollment.
- Approximately 67% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity in the urban Pittsburgh community.
- Shuman Center School offers a co–educational program designed for secondary education (grades 7–12) in a large city locale.
- Tuition and additional program details align with typical city private school options in Pittsburgh for alternative education models.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shuman Center School?
The application deadline for Shuman Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shuman Center School is The Neighborhood Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
All-girls
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Christian
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Episcopal
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10%)
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-3980
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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