Barack Obama Academy of International Studies 6–12 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 |
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Obama 6–12 in 2024
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| Type | Public International Baccalaureate |
| Motto | Nothing in life is so complicated, that it cannot be achieved by discipline and hard work. |
| Established | 2009 |
| School district | Pittsburgh Public Schools |
| Principal | Yalonda Colbert |
| Teaching staff | 55.50 (FTE) |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 737 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.28 |
| Language | German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin |
| Color(s) | Purple, black and silver |
| Athletics | Basketball, Soccer, Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Swimming, Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Newspaper | The Eagle Times |
The Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, often called Pittsburgh Obama 6–12, is a public school in Pittsburgh. It is located in the East Liberty neighborhood. The school is named after Barack Obama, who was the 44th President of the United States.
Pittsburgh Obama is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. This means it offers a special program focused on global learning. The school helps students become critical thinkers. It also encourages them to be active and caring citizens of the world.
School History and Location
Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 was created in 2009. It was formed by combining two other schools. These were Frick Middle School and Schenley High School. The school first opened in the former Reizenstein Middle School building. It stayed there for three years.
Since the 2017–2018 school year, Pittsburgh Obama has been in the former Peabody High School building. This building is a well-known landmark in the community.
Student Life and Programs
Students at Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 can join many activities. The school is well-known for its involvement in the Pennsylvania YMCA Youth and Government program. This program helps students learn about how government works. They get to act as lawmakers and debate important issues.
The school also offers a wide range of sports. Students can play:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Football
- Baseball
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Track and Field
- Swimming
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Golf
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Wrestling
The school mascot is the Eagles. Their colors are purple, black, and silver.
School Community
As of October 1, 2018, Pittsburgh Obama 6–12 had 924 students. The school community is very diverse. About 70% of the students were African American. Around 20% were White. Other students included Asian, Hispanic, and Multiracial backgrounds. The school aims to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
