Schools
Mt. Lebanon
About Mt. Lebanon
The Mt. Lebanon School District is a nationally recognized and award-winning school district. The district operates seven elementary schools (grades k-5), two middle schools (grades 6-8) and a high school (grades 9-12). The combination of a highly trained staff with educated and committed families results in students who achieve local, state and national honors in instructional, athletic and arts forums.
Mt. Lebanon is a Pittsburgh suburb with a national reputation for excellence. Located six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, this 6.0 square mile, predominantly residential community is home to 34,000 residents. The population is highly educated, with most adults having a college education. The community has a strong commitment to education and is actively involved in an educational partnership with the school district.
Stories about Mt. Lebanon
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Students speak up about racism and white privilege in Pittsburgh school districts
“The repeated denigration of my race has revealed to me that at Fox Chapel, I am a second-class citizen at best, and a strange, ugly foreigner at worst.”
What’s new in Pittsburgh school districts this year? Check it out here.
New programming, new initiatives and brand spanking new buildings add up to an exciting school year.