City of Pittsburgh
Profile

Economic Development Contact

Rob Stephany, Executive Director
Urban Redevelopment Authority
200 Ross Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-2016
Phone: 412.255.6600
Fax: 412.255.6617
Web site

Mayor of Pittsburgh

The Honorable Luke Ravenstahl
City-County Building, Room 512
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412.255.2626
Fax: 412.255.2687
Web site

County Facts

• 2006 Population: 312,819

• Land Area (sq. mi.): 55.6
  

Public School Enrollment

The Pittsburgh School District is the largest in Allegheny County, with 86 public schools serving approximately 31,000 pupils throughout Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver. Employing approximately 5,200 people, its facilities include 10 high schools (Grades 9-12), 17 middle schools (Grades 6-8), 53 elementary schools (Grades K-5) and six special use schools. Assignments to elementary, middle and high schools are based on the address of the child's legal residence.

• 2005-2006:
  • Elementary Total: 14,975
    
  • Middle Total: 6,088
  • Secondary Total: 9,719
  • Special: 366
  • TOTAL: 31,148
• Racial Balance:
  • African American: 60%
  • White/Other: 40%
• Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 70%
• Graduates Enrolled in Higher Education: 71%

Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools

Largest Neighborhood

Squirrel Hill: Population 26, 349

Other Major Neighborhoods

• Brookline
• Carrick
• Highland Park
• Oakland
• Point Breeze
• Shadyside
• South Side

Top Private Employers

Source: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Last Updated: February, 2008