Overview
Westinghouse Arts Academy CS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 344 students. It is part of the Westinghouse Arts Academy CS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWestinghouse Arts Academy CS
County42003
CityWilmerding
ZIP15148
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420089607608
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment344
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)