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 Overview
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Tek Start
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Tolatr Academy
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Watson Institut Social Center For Academic Achievemnt
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Watson Institut Social Center For Academic Achievemnt
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
6425 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5992
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 403 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
255 S. Negley Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 365-3800
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-7982
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Tek Start
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Tolatr Academy
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
709 N Aiken Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-2029
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Watson Institut Social Center For Academic Achievemnt
Special Education School
200 Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-1708
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ The Divine Teacher Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
205 Brilliant Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-7927
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
Tek Start
Alternative School
1308 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 267-7122
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 7 students
Tolatr Academy
Alternative School
1112 N Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-7733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 18 students
6202 Alder St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 924-1012
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
325 Emerson St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-1582
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Western Area Career And Technology Center - Washington Cnty
Vocational School
688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(724) 746-2890
9313.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Fort Cherry El Center
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110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9313.4 miles
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Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
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110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
9313.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Allison Park Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
803 Mcgovern Rd
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-4700
9313.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2050 W Pike St
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
Houston, PA 15342
(724) 745-3350
9313.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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