Passport Academy CS School Info &amp; FAQ (2026 List)

About Passport Academy CS

Passport Academy CS is a public charter high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for grades 9-12. The school is designed to serve about 400 students and centers around alternative educational pathways that can help students who may need a flexible schedule, credit recovery and personalized academic support. The Passport Academy CS model focuses on individualized learning, career preparedness and student engagement through smaller class sizes and targeted support services to help students achieve their graduation requirements. Passport Academy CS has a Reading proficiency of about 18% and no publicly available Mathematics proficiency. As a charter school, funding comes primarily through Pennsylvania public education and charter funding structures. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in Pennsylvania. Depending on academic pathways and graduation requirements, students may also take standardized assessments including SAT, Keystone Exams or career readiness assessments. Passport Academy CS provides an alternative high school environment with a focus on individualized instruction, academic recovery and helping students progress toward graduation and future career or educational opportunities, overall.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 18% in Reading.

9

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

99

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.04%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 2.02%

Black 89.9%

Two+ Races 3.03%

Native Am. 1.01%

White

4.04%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

2.02%

Black

89.9%

Two+ Races

3.03%

Native Am.

1.01%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 99

62.63%

62 Female

37.37%

37 Male

Student Population

99 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

99 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Passport Academy CS Contact Information

Address

933 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222

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Phone

(412) 376-3724

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Website

http://hhpa.k12.com/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Passport Academy Charter School has expanded its partnerships with local organizations to provide students with opportunities for career exploration and community engagement. Recent efforts have expanded student support services, increased opportunities for credit recovery and postsecondary planning. Continued development of new academic programs that align with student success.

FAQ

Q1. What type of students does Passport Academy CS cater to?

Ans. The primary objective of the school is to offer flexible learning, credit recovery, and one-on-one academic assistance to students.

Q2. Does Passport Academy CS offer a flexible timing?

Ans. Yes, the school is recognized for its flexible scheduling to help students balance academics with personal responsibilities.

Q3. What is the difference between a derivative and a security? Does Passport Academy CS provide counselling and support?

Ans. Yes, students have academic counselling, mentoring and support programs devoted to helping them graduate.

Q4. What career readiness opportunities does Passport Academy CS provide?

Ans. Yes, the school has career-oriented counseling and readiness programs to prepare students for employment or further education.

Q5. What is the learning environment like at Passport Academy CS?

Ans. The school offers a more individualized, caring learning environment, with individual attention and alternative pedagogical approaches.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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