Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Summary:

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park is a public charter school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves 1,020 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a unique focus on environmental education and sustainability.

The school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests, with 57.5% of students proficient or better in Math, 78.2% in Science, and 72.2% in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state's averages. However, the school's performance on Keystone Exams lags behind the state, particularly in Algebra I and Biology. Environmental Charter School at Frick Park maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.6%, and spends $22,007 per student, higher than nearby comparison schools. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 14.6, lower than the ratios of nearby schools.

The school's unique environmental focus likely contributes to its strong performance in PSSA Science assessments. Compared to nearby schools, Pittsburgh Public Schools and Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School, Environmental Charter School at Frick Park outperforms them across various academic metrics. It also outperforms nearby charter schools like Propel CS-Braddock Hills and Propel CS-Homestead, particularly in math and science proficiency.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 829 Milton Street
       Pittsburgh, PA  15218


(412) 247-7970

District: Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,007 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  1,020

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
African American:
26.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Environmental Charter School at Frick Park ranks better than 88.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Environmental Charter School at Frick Park ranks better than 70.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.22. (See more...)
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Compare Details Environmental Charter School at Frick Park ranks worse than 87.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.98. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), African American (26.9%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park is $22,007.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park:

SchoolDigger ranks Environmental Charter School at Frick Park 180th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Environmental Charter School at Frick Park 266th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Environmental Charter School at Frick Park 602nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.82 758th 1579 52.0%
2011 61.39 739th 1597 53.7%
2012 61.39 798th 1599 50.1%
2015 71.49 446th 1474 69.7%
2016 69.97 513th 1554 67.0%
2017 72.89 437th 1547 71.8%
2018 65.45 623rd 1530 59.3%
2019 68.59 531st 1544 65.6%
2021 63.96 551st 1433 61.5%
2022 68.96 517th 1534 66.3%
2023 76.41 346th 1534 77.4%
2024 85.57 180th 1526 88.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.83 676th 1414 52.2%
2024 71.74 359th 1432 74.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.92 106th 1488 92.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.05 182nd 1043 82.6%
2024 91.60 59th 1084 94.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.69 255th 1495 82.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.46 197th 437 54.9%
2024 66.59 92nd 437 78.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.54 102nd 1236 91.7%
2024 92.06 26th 1229 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 65.20 289th 835 65.4%
2016 61.44 355th 870 59.2%
2017 77.40 179th 877 79.6%
2018 80.21 137th 861 84.1%
2019 79.44 157th 891 82.4%
2021 50.38 411th 797 48.4%
2022 51.88 445th 883 49.6%
2023 49.55 474th 893 46.9%
2024 68.22 266th 891 70.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.55 576th 874 34.1%
2024 47.78 470th 877 46.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.83 340th 860 60.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.80 389th 660 41.1%
2024 52.20 246th 672 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.48 211th 870 75.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.23 189th 421 55.1%
2024 54.99 150th 408 63.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.72 211th 681 69.0%
2024 82.19 82nd 673 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.98 602nd 686 12.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.04 606th 664 8.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.62 607th 665 8.7%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.27 446th 513 13.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.18 564th 662 14.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.90 250th 284 12.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.11 568th 595 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Open Quote School is great and kids spend a lot more time in nature and outside than neighborhood schools. My child has grown more compassionate of others and our environment. Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, January 15, 2017

Open Quote They teach kids really important values and about subjects that currently matter so much: climate change, economic disparity, bigotry Close Quote



Enrollment information for Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 150 75 4 8 2 n/a n/a 20 259
2010 190 83 8 6 0 n/a n/a 32 319
2011 224 93 10 12 0 0 41 0 380
2012 268 105 14 22 2 0 30 0 441
2013 337 110 20 22 5 0 31 0 525
2014 399 119 21 22 6 0 37 0 604
2015 424 114 23 23 8 0 36 0 628
2016 431 105 23 20 7 0 39 0 625
2017 451 99 22 18 4 1 35 0 630
2018 452 98 18 21 2 0 44 0 635
2019 482 97 16 20 6 0 53 0 674
2020 582 186 23 27 8 0 70 0 896
2021 617 208 21 27 8 0 84 0 965
2022 615 231 21 37 6 0 101 0 1011
2023 587 274 27 64 1 0 67 0 1020

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 259 21.0 12.3 40.6
2010 319 29.0 11.0 28.9
2011 380 38.0 10.0 27.6
2012 441 47.2 9.3 27.4
2013 525 53.5 9.8 30.1
2014 604 64.0 9.4 29.6
2015 628 58.0 10.8 29.3
2016 625 58.0 10.7 29.6
2017 630 57.0 11.0 27.3
2018 635 57.0 11.1 22.7
2019 674 56.0 12.0 28.9
2020 896 61.0 14.6 26.8
2021 965 66.0 14.6 33.1
2022 1011 86.0 11.7 n/a
2023 1020 98.0 10.4 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 259 21.0 12.3 40.6
2010 319 29.0 11.0 28.9
2011 380 38.0 10.0 27.6
2012 441 47.2 9.3 27.4
2013 525 53.5 9.8 30.1
2014 604 64.0 9.4 29.6
2015 628 58.0 10.8 29.3
2016 625 58.0 10.7 29.6
2017 630 57.0 11.0 27.3
2018 635 57.0 11.1 22.7
2019 674 56.0 12.0 28.9
2020 896 61.0 14.6 26.8
2021 965 66.0 14.6 33.1
2022 1011 86.0 11.7 n/a
2023 1020 98.0 10.4 33.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (4.4%) $15,076 (95.6%) $15,766
2020 $610 (3.7%) $15,701 (96.3%) $16,311
2021 $891 (4.8%) $17,692 (95.2%) $18,583
2022 $2,499 (11.4%) $19,508 (88.6%) $22,007

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Environmental Charter School at Frick Park

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 531st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 346th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.8%
Ranks 157th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 474th of 893 Middle schools
 35.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)73.765.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)77.677.6
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)41.468.8
 27.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)85.390.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)6878.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)5067
 17%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)81.671
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)5038.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)67.646.2
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)48.722.7
 26%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)62.753.6
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)5217.8
 34.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)81.158.7
 22.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)81.349
 32.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)52.746.9
 5.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)83.275
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Environmental Charter School at Frick Park)73.262.9
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6741020
 51.3%
African American97274
 182.5%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian1627
 68.8%
Hispanic2064
 220%
Pacific Islander00
White482587
 21.8%
Two or More Races5367
 26.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.9%33.3%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,020 students attended Environmental Charter School at Frick Park.

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park ranks 180th of 1526 Pennsylvania alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Environmental Charter School at Frick Park are 58% White, 27% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


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