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School Information

Pittsburgh Phillips K-5 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's South Side community. Pittsburgh Phillips also includes a Spanish International Studies Academy magnet program, open to all students by application. Parents must apply during Preferred or General Registration periods.

The instructional program is designed around the District's comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the Pennsylvania learning standards in reading, math, science, social studies, art, music and physical education.

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: 317
African-American: 113 (35.65%)
American Indian: 0 (0.00%)
Asian: 2 (0.63%)
Hispanic: 14 (4.42%)
Multi-Racial: 31 (9.78%)
White: 157 (49.53%)
Male Students: 151 (47.63%)
Female Students: 166 (52.37%)


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:

  • Spanish International Studies magnet program available by application for students who reside in any area of the city; preference given to Phillips siblings and students who reside in the Phillips feeder pattern.
  • Falcon Club Tutoring Program.
  • Intramural sports for fourth and fifth grade students.
     
  • Variety of lunchtime and after-school clubs.
  • Citizenship grade encompasses Pittsburgh Phillips School Rules:
    Present, Prompt, Prepared and Polite.
     
     
  • Phantom Awards/Rainbow Awards/Pittsburgh Phillips Surprise acknowledge students for academic performance, citizenship and perfect attendance.

Special Education Programs:

Parent/Family Involvement:

  • Reading in Families (RIF) Program
  • School Volunteers
  • Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
  • Parent School Community Council
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Monthly family activity sponsored by PTO
  • Book Fairs
  • Santa’s Workshop
More information is available in the School Handbook and in the Parent & Family Involvement section of the District website.