2019 Rising Up
Rising up: Stories from our schools
2019 was A+ Schools’ 15th year of existence, and the 14th edition of A+ Schools’ annual Report to the Community on Public School Progress in Pittsburgh. For this edition, the report goes beyond the numbers to tell the stories of six schools across the city that are getting better than average results for all students, and a student leader who made his voice heard to create change. Entwined within these stories, you will find data that gives a perspective on trends at the district level, and find out how the school being discussed is achieving great results.
Before diving into the stories and more detailed data, here are some key indicators from the 2018-19 school year that give an overall picture of how Pittsburgh Public Schools is doing and how it compares to districts in comparable cities across the country.
Pittsburgh outperforms many comparable cities, but there is still much work to be done to ensure that all Pittsburgh students do well. Luckily, there are exemplars in Pittsburgh that are showing the way. In the following pages, you will find out how:
Schiller 6-8 has reduced student absenteeism
Dilworth PreK-5 supports all students with “culturally responsive” education, and keeps student suspensions low
Arsenal 6-8 grows students’ math achievement
Beechwood PreK-5 supports teachers
City Charter High School teaches all students to high levels without “tracking”
A Brashear High School student became a leader
Allegheny K-5 teaches reading
