Duquesne City School District is a tiny, suburban public school district in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located in the east hills of Allegheny County, and serves the City of Duquesne (upwards of 7,000 residents), a former mill town on the banks of the Monongahela River. Duquesne City School District encompasses approximately 2 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 7,352. Per capita income was $12,067, while the median family income was $25,898. District officials report that in school year 2005-06, the Duquense City School District provided basic educational services to 913 pupils through the employment of 80 teachers, 60 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 9 administrators. The student teacher ratio was reported as 11:1.
Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, students in grades 7 and 8 will be given a tuition voucher to attend one of 2 neighboring school districts. The school is the student's choice. Duquesne City provides transportation. The tuition is paid by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. As of 2007, students who live in Duquesne attend Duquesne City schools from grades K to 8. Students in grades 9 to 12 are given the choice to attend either the West Mifflin Area School District or the East Allegheny School District. This state-controlled initiative was a response to low standardized test scores, and a dearth of extra-curricular activities and sports programs at Duquesne City. The district's operations are now run by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Duquesne City is one of three Pennsylvania school districts that does not operate a high school. Midland Borough School District and Saint Clair Area School District also do not operate a high school).
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