The Ellis School Competitors

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Pittsburgh Public Schools is the largest of 43 school districts in Allegheny County and the second largest in Pennsylvania. We serve approximately 25,000 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 54 schools. In addition, Early Childhood programs serve three- and four-year-olds in classrooms across the city. We believe that every child—at every level of academic performance—can achieve excellence. Only by focusing on what we can best control – improving performance at every level of the organization – can we honor our obligation to prepare every student to take maximum advantage of The Pittsburgh Promise ® , while also preparing our public school system to be better able to thrive in an era of unprecedented competition.

North Allegheny School District is an attractive community (pop. 45,000+) located twelve miles north of Pittsburgh. North Allegheny serves the municipalities of Bradford Woods Borough, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township and the Town of McCandless and encompasses a total of 48 square miles. Much of the District is suburban-residential. New housing developments and transferee's moving into the area help maintain a steady enrollment. A solid and growing tax base helps maintain economic stability. North Allegheny is the largest suburban school district in Allegheny County. The District is also one of the largest employers in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, employing over 1,000 people. Mission: The mission of the North Allegheny School District is to prepare all students for success in a changing world. Vision: The vision of the North Allegheny School District is to be a premier school district that inspires excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and activities for every student every day. Shared Values We will exceed the expectations of those we serve. We believe: -All individuals can learn. -Learning is a life-long process that occurs inside and outside of the classroom. -Learning occurs best in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment. -Effective teaching is both an art and a science that results in increased levels of critical thinking, achievement, and growth. -Embracing, valuing, and promoting diversity enriches our community and learning experiences. -Integrity, trust, compassion, and open communication are hallmarks of an excellent educational community. -Educational excellence requires effective leadership, high expectations, teamwork, and the responsible utilization of resources. -Collaboration among students, parents, staff, and community enriches our ownership of the educational process.