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Pittsburgh Schaeffer K-8 is a neighborhood school located in Pittsburgh's Crafton Heights and Sheraden communities. The school shares two campuses. The Primary Campus serves Grades K-3, and students in Grades 4-8 attend the Intermediate Campus.

Pittsburgh Schaeffer focuses on attaining excellence in all academic areas while developing the student as an individual. 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:	403
African-American:	271 (67.25%)
American Indian:	0 (0.00%)
Asian:	2 (0.50%)
Hispanic:	4 (0.99%)
Multi-Racial:	52 (12.90%)
White:	74 (18.36%)
Male Students:	199 (49.38%)
Female Students:	204 (50.62%)

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:

Character education program.
Partnerships with Langley Teaching Academy and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
After-school athletic program.
A variety of incentives to acknowledge student achievement.

Special Education Programs:

Learning Support
Emotional Support

Therapeutic Emotional Support

More information is available in the Special Education section of the District website.

Parent/Family Involvement:

Parent School Community Council (PSCC)
Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)
Parent/Community Volunteers

More information is available in the Parent & Family Involvement section of the District website.