Westinghouse High School

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Starting in the 2016-2017 academic year, through a partnership with the Pittsburgh Public School District, Wilkinsburg students in grades 7-12 will attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy for middle school and high school.

 

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy, serving Wilkinsburg, Homewood, Point Breeze, East Liberty and Highland Park, is fully committed to the advancement of the students academically, working with partners and community organizations to provide relevant and comprehensive opportunities for its students. It is a safe, secure, state-of-the-art school. It has received significant funding and has launched some exciting new programs – which it is continuing to expand upon.

 

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy currently collaborates with over 45 colleges, universities, community organizations, agencies, churches, and hospitals – and through these partnerships provides mentoring, community services, workforce development opportunities, tutoring, college preparatory classes and certification/licensures.

 

“Re-Imagining” Planning in Action for the 2021-2022 School Year

Pittsburgh Public Schools Magnet Information

Magnet schools and programs allow students to pursue special interests, talents or career goals. Magnet schools are not neighborhood specific-so students who reside anywhere in the Pittsburgh Public School District can apply to attend.  BECAUSE OF THE PARTNERSHIP WILKINSBURG HAS WITH PITTSBURGH, WILKINSBURG STUDENTS MAY ALSO APPLY FOR MAGNET PROGRAMS FOR UPCOMING 7TH GRADE.

Please follow this link for more information: http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/Page/496

Sixth Grade students should apply for their magnet school choice as soon as registration opens, but CAPA Applications are due by mid-October.

Principal: Mr. Stephan Sereda

Street Address: 1101 N Murtland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

Office Phone: 412-529-3940

 

Facilities:

— 8 Science Labs

— 6 Dedicated Computer Labs

— 2 Art Labs

— 2 Music Labs

— 7 CTE Labs

— Library

— Auditorium

— Gym

— Pool

— Cafeteria

 

Advanced Placement Courses:

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy also offers a number of Advanced Placement courses, including courses in Biology, English, and Writing.

 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Include:

— Business of Sports Academy

— Carpentry

— Cosmetology

— Culinary Arts

— Health Careers

— Public Safety — Fire, Police, EMT coming 2016-17 school year

All CTE programs are fully accredited with Pennsylvania State and licensure/certification. Students in these programs receive industry recognized training, professional development, internships, community service, field placements and job placement opportunities. 

 

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy Philosophy:

— Promote academic success.

— Encourage students to dream big, work hard toward high aspirations and hope.

— Work to replace low expectations with the belief that inside every child is a Promise.

— With appropriate attention, care, effort, and needed resources, this Promise will be fulfilled.

 

Additional Educational Services:

Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy offers a variety of additional educational services as well, including learning support, speech and language, hearing and vision, life skills support, emotional support, occupational therapy and physical therapy.