Conroy Education Center provides education for children with special needs in the Pittsburgh 51±¬ÁÏs. The school was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1986, as Conroy Junior High School, and the List of Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmarks in 2001.
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pittsburgh Conroy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Conroy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Conroy's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Conroy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
64%
14%
White
29%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pittsburgh Conroy often compared to?
Pittsburgh Conroyis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Conroy?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Conroy is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Conroy?
182 students attend Pittsburgh Conroy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Pittsburgh Conroy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Conroy?
Pittsburgh Conroy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Conroy offer ?
Pittsburgh Conroy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Conroy part of?
Pittsburgh Conroy is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Conroy located?
Pittsburgh Conroy is located in the Manchester neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Manchester.
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