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Allegheny County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Gateway School District
South Fayette Township School District  
Chartiers Valley School District  
Plum Borough School District  
Shaler Area School District  
Upper St. Clair School District  
Bethel Park School District  
Moon Area School District  
Fox Chapel Area School District  
Baldwin-Whitehall School District  
Pine-Richland School District  
North Hills School District  
Mount Lebanon School District  
North Allegheny School District  
Pittsburgh School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
56
1,739
11.63

1,242
1,542
1,575
1,448
1,302
1,361
1,385
1,358
1,454
1,345
1,524
1,516
1,374
1,343
19,769
0
0
454
20,223

5,820
9,969
832
1,235
26
29
1,858

110
0
723
828
78
1,739

0
0
69
69

140
101
46
186
31
0
23
454
934

9
33
88

1,313
1,313
KG-12
11
617
14.11

0
553
581
657
644
700
674
662
642
703
688
665
669
716
8,554
0
0
152
8,706

6,029
149
1,732
285
23
4
332

0
14
241
285
77
617

0
0
26
26

21
38
5
48
15
2
5
152
281

9
43
57

217
217
KG-12
10
398
13.99

0
352
411
437
397
414
437
406
421
411
453
451
446
456
5,492
0
0
76
5,568

4,470
128
350
239
1
3
301

0
10
173
174
41
398

0
0
17
17

15
32
2
12
10
4
4
76
153

5
18
25

124
124
KG-12
6
342
13.80

0
354
356
359
362
333
376
357
374
344
361
351
381
340
4,648
0
0
70
4,718

3,770
165
202
197
4
3
307

0
18
144
144
36
342

0
0
16
16

12
19
1
8
6
5
4
70
124

2
12
15

110
110
KG-12
6
320
14.46

0
296
334
363
365
335
356
351
345
354
367
356
377
356
4,555
0
0
73
4,628

3,844
59
324
140
33
4
151

3
5
134
143
35
320

0
0
14
14

12
16
0
12
7
4
3
73
127

7
16
23

56
56
KG-12
4
271
16.71

0
314
355
367
355
347
388
324
331
351
329
347
307
369
4,484
0
0
45
4,529

2,829
287
1,014
110
3
7
234

0
16
108
104
43
271

0
0
8
8

12
18
4
24
1
0
4
45
104

8
10
22

159
159
KG-12
6
328
12.89

0
276
319
329
344
322
330
303
326
335
330
327
338
302
4,181
0
0
48
4,229

3,274
154
291
179
5
1
277

1
16
150
139
22
328

0
0
14
14

12
15
2
12
6
6
2
48
101

7
23
32

85
85
KG-12
8
298
13.98

0
305
306
334
317
352
296
314
320
297
304
323
304
341
4,113
0
0
52
4,165

3,007
214
244
351
5
1
291

0
14
117
128
39
298

0
0
10
10

11
15
0
5
3
5
2
52
93

7
13
20

89
89
KG-12
8
306
13.50

0
326
306
317
304
294
299
304
297
265
300
345
308
356
4,021
0
0
109
4,130

3,447
95
215
85
3
7
169

0
9
138
134
25
306

0
0
8
8

11
24
3
12
6
0
2
109
164

10
9
22

143
143
KG-12
6
281
14.30

0
259
273
312
265
300
302
319
325
297
322
306
354
333
3,967
0
0
52
4,019

3,126
49
493
118
5
1
175

0
8
119
132
22
281

0
0
13
13

11
22
2
22
6
0
4
52
117

13
10
25

126
126
KG-12
7
317
12.13

0
284
298
266
279
299
290
295
305
284
290
315
299
297
3,801
0
0
45
3,846

3,359
89
47
121
2
0
183

0
16
141
146
14
317

0
0
14
14

12
17
1
20
6
6
3
45
109

4
14
19

55
55
KG-12
5
214
16.91

0
225
252
246
266
243
270
263
284
269
310
329
308
315
3,580
0
0
39
3,619

3,009
235
59
80
4
1
192

0
5
101
100
8
214

0
0
9
9

7
10
2
11
4
1
2
39
74

4
14
20

131
131
KG-12
4
229
15.57

0
301
312
285
281
278
274
268
247
276
235
260
257
248
3,522
0
0
44
3,566

2,665
125
409
102
7
1
213

0
16
103
104
6
229

0
0
7
7

7
11
0
4
2
0
0
44
68

1
8
9

166
166
KG-12
4
232
15.34

0
204
264
258
254
270
286
313
248
287
273
273
297
287
3,514
0
0
46
3,560

2,360
75
812
84
3
3
177

0
6
105
108
13
232

0
0
11
11

8
15
2
9
4
3
3
46
87

7
10
19

132
132
PK-12
6
255
13.64

17
238
228
270
259
231
255
208
268
291
290
278
295
280
3,408
0
0
70
3,478

1,536
1,043
235
206
12
2
374

0
10
123
92
30
255

0
0
12
12

10
10
2
11
4
0
1
70
106

5
22
29

112
112


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus