Serving 48 students in grades 3-12, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy's student population of 48 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2550 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
77%
14%
White
6%
60%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy's ranking?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is ranked #2550 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are David B. Oliver Citywide Academy often compared to?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Conroy, Pittsburgh Pioneer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
The graduation rate of David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
48 students attend David B. Oliver Citywide Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of David B. Oliver Citywide Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David B. Oliver Citywide Academy?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does David B. Oliver Citywide Academy offer ?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy part of?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy located?
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy is located in the Marshall Shadeland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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