Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School

Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school's performance and characteristics raise significant concerns, as it struggles to provide a high-quality education for its predominantly African American student body, the majority of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Academically, Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School performs well below the state averages on standardized tests, with 0% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in math and only 17.2% reaching proficiency in science, compared to state averages of 26% and 57%, respectively. Despite spending $22,301 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school ranks 845 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.

The school's student population is predominantly African American (84.95%), and 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the high level of economic disadvantage in the community. While the school has an excellent 0.0% dropout rate, the combination of low academic performance, high poverty, and poor statewide ranking suggests that Life Male STEAM Academy Charter School may require significant interventions and support to provide a more equitable and effective educational experience for its students.