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School Comparison

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
vs.
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
  • Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (320 vs. 68).
  • Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (362.5:1 vs. 132:1).
  • Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (177 vs. 13).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (320 vs. 68).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (38 vs. 17).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher in-school suspensions than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (177 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 (362.5:1 vs. 132:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
$23,641.37
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
$24,007.59
Local revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
53.5%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
48.3%
State revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
35.6%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
40%
Federal revenue share
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
10.8%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
11.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy
47.3%
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
34.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.