ARSENAL MIDDLE SCHOOL has been recognized the past several years for its extraordinary student-achievement growth through Pittsburgh Public STAR School Program, a district-wide program celebrating only five to seven schools per year that have made the greatest strides in academic success.
A significant focus of that growth has been dedicated to increasing the school’s sustainability initiatives, particularly by expanding its environmental science curriculum and budding school garden program. Arsenal was designated in January 2016 as one of Grow Pittsburgh‘s new affiliate schools, receiving extra support for its student and teacher-led school garden program.