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Empowering Students, Transforming Futures
The Neighborhood Academy is a transformative educational institution dedicated to removing barriers that prevent young people from achieving their full potential. Our holistic approach combines rigorous academics, character development, and comprehensive support services to prepare students for college and beyond. With a 100% college acceptance rate and 95% of students receiving scholarships, we provide tuition assistance, three meals daily, transportation, and personalized college guidance. Our 16:1 student-teacher ratio ensures individualized attention, while co-curricular programs in arts, athletics, and STEM foster well-rounded growth.Backed by 30+ college partnerships and 68 community collaborations, we serve students from 34 zip codes, prioritizing underserved communities. Our alumni support network maintains an 81% college graduation rate within five years, with 16% pursuing advanced degrees. Through mandatory mental health counseling and a culture of responsibility, we cultivate leaders committed to personal excellence and community impact. Our summer programs, internships, and corporate connections ensure students gain real-world experience and academic readiness.
Services
College Prep Curriculum
Summer Programs
Athletics Requirement
Mental Health Counseling
STEM Education
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 100% college acceptance rate with personalized scholarship guidance.
- Our 16:1 student-teacher ratio ensures individualized academic support.
- We provide three meals daily, transportation, and tuition assistance for all families.
- Our alumni support network achieves an 81% college graduation rate within five years.
- We offer 30+ college partnerships and 68 community collaborations for real-world learning.
What people say
Empowering environment
Excellent support
College preparation
Holistic approach
Community focus
Services
College Prep Curriculum
Our college preparatory curriculum combines core academics with advanced placement courses. Students engage in critical thinking, writing, and STEAM education while receiving personalized academic support. The program prepares students for higher education success through rigorous coursework and college counseling.
Summer Programs
Summer programming includes college visits, academic classes, and enrichment field trips. Students participate in hands-on learning experiences while preparing for the upcoming school year through structured educational activities and community engagement opportunities.
Athletics Requirement
Mandatory interscholastic sports participation builds character and teamwork. Programs include basketball, volleyball, track, and specialized training while maintaining academic eligibility requirements for all student-athletes through our 'culture of participation' philosophy.
Mental Health Counseling
Individual and group counseling addresses emotional and psychological needs. Our comprehensive support system includes academic advising, career exposure, and personal development programs to ensure students' holistic growth and well-being.
STEM Education
Advanced STEM curriculum features coding, artificial intelligence projects, and hands-on maker space activities. Specialized programs like Female Focus STEM provide targeted learning opportunities to develop technical skills for future academic and career success.
Questions
What grade levels does The Neighborhood Academy serve?
We serve students in grades 6-12 with single-sex middle school programs and co-educational high school classes.
How does the admissions process work?
The process includes application submission, open house attendance, shadow day participation, and academic record review with mandatory summer programming for selected students.
What support services are available for students?
We provide three daily meals, transportation assistance, mental health counseling, college application guidance, and personalized academic support through our 16:1 student-teacher ratio.
What are the school's academic outcomes?
100% college acceptance rate, 81% alumni graduation rate within five years, and 16% pursuing advanced degrees with comprehensive alumni support services.
Are there extracurricular activities available?
We offer 30+ co-curricular programs including arts, athletics, STEM clubs, and community service opportunities as part of our holistic education approach.
How is the school funded?
We operate through private donations, tax credit programs, and community partnerships while providing full scholarships to all students through our financial assistance program.
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Reviews (2)
Kid Kidmental
Feb 03, 2018
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I delivery here often and I lyke what I see. The children are polite and the staff aren't jerks as some places I go to!
Michele Crump
Nov 27, 2014
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I am a first year parent of a 10th grade girl ,and I love this school. I would highly recommend it to anyone that has a failing school district within PGH. The school schedule is a little more taxing on the children, but overall I think it prepares them for college and ultimately adulthood. The one thing that I think the school should work on is teaching the children to respect one another during school hours. Although this is something that should be instilled at home; and unfortunately it's not always done; the school should look for ways to reinforce this. I have had 3 incidences with my daughter
