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Enrollment by School Type
1,903,727 students enrolled
- Public1,489,96478%
- Private252,97913%
- Charter160,7848%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Peters Township School District McMurray | 3,931 | 5 | 9.8 / 10 |
2 Upper Saint Clair School District Pittsburgh | 3,935 | 6 | 9.8 / 10 |
3 Fox Chapel Area School District Pittsburgh | 4,160 | 6 | 9.7 / 10 |
| 1,808 | 4 | 9.7 / 10 | |
5 Lower Merion School District Ardmore | 8,523 | 11 | 9.7 / 10 |
6 | 1,973 | 4 | 9.6 / 10 |
7 Hampton Township School District Hampton Township | 2,645 | 5 | 9.6 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
School hid student gender transition
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
A school counselor reportedly instructed a teacher to conceal a student's gender transition from their parents. This incident highlights concerns about institutional practices regarding gender identity education and parental notification.
PA Dept: Transgender for 3-Year-Olds
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released guidance suggesting that children as young as three years old are capable of identifying as transgender. This guidance also includes a list of various non-binary pronouns for use. This reflects a specific stance on gender identity in early childhood education.
PA Suggests Gender-Neutral Pronouns
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The state education department in Pennsylvania has suggested gender-neutral pronouns for use by school staff. This guidance is intended for the upcoming academic year.
PA promotes early gender identity
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Education provides resources to educators regarding gender identity. These materials include guidance for teaching gender-neutral concepts to students as young as third grade. The department suggests hosting "gender-neutral days" in classrooms.
PA Education Gender Identity Guidelines
Alleged statewide incident in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued guidelines for schools regarding gender-inclusive environments. These guidelines state that the concept of only two genders is considered faulty. They also introduce various gender-neutral pronouns for student use.