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School Information


Pittsburgh Oliver High School is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland community. Pittsburgh Oliver is home to two magnet programs: Law & Public Service and JROTC. These programs are open to all students, by application. Applications must be submitted during the General Registration period.

 

Pittsburgh Oliver's instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum.
More information about school programs, procedures and expectations is available in the School Handbook.

Percentage of students at Proficient/Advanced levels on PSSA Reading and Math Tests:


Enrollment:

Total Students: 357
African-American: 291 (81.51%)
American Indian: 0 (0.00%)
Asian: 0 (0.00%)
Hispanic: 1 (0.28%)
Multi-Racial: 17 (4.76%)
White: 48 (13.45%)
Male Students: 167 (46.78%)
Female Students: 190 (53.22%)


Enrollment information is updated on the first day of each month. Enrollment figures may change based on student transfers and new registrations. At the beginning of the school year, enrollment data may be less accurate until the official state recognized membership date (20 days after the start of school).

Quick Facts:

  • “4 Classroom R’s” provide the foundation and scaffolding to promote student achievement: Rigor, Relevance, Relationships, and Results.
  • Communities in Schools coordinator provides additional support to parents, students and community partners.
  • Partners includie local universities and colleges, CIGNA, Mercy Hospital Wellness Center and Western PA Conservancy.
  • Wide variety of activities, including Student Council, mock trial teams (University of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division), yearbook staff, newspaper staff, sports, band and drill team.

Special Education:

  • Learning Support/Emotional Support
  • Therapeutic Emotional Support
  • Start On Success
  • Rehabilitation Counselors
  • Centers for Advanced Studies (CAS) (Gifted Education)
More information is available in the Special Education section of the District website.