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The Duquesne City School District is a suburban public school district located 12 miles south of Pittsburgh in the east hills of Allegheny County, and serves the City of Duquesne, a former mill town on the banks of the Monongahela River. Census figures indicate that Duquesne had a population of 11,410 people in the early 1970’s when the steel mills employed thousands of people and provided good-paying jobs. The Duquesne City School District encompasses approximately 2 square miles. According to the 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 7,352; however, according to the 2010 federal census data, the resident population declined to 5,566 people. The median household income in Duquesne was $21,714 compared to $51,651 statewide, according to the same Census year. The current building that houses the Duquesne City School District at 300 Kennedy Avenue was constructed in 1913. It was renovated and had a gymnasium added in 1998. Once a full K-12, the senior high school grade levels (9-12) were closed in 2007, and junior high school grade levels (7th and 8th) were closed in 2012. In the 2021-22 school year, the district returned 7th graders. In 2022-23 school year, the district returned 8th graders. Currently, the School District operates its K-8 school and provides a continuum of educational programs and support services for approximately 470 students and employs 80 employees. Students in grades 7 to 12 are given the choice to attend either the West Mifflin Area School District or the East Allegheny School District for a total enrollment of 256 students as of February 28, 2023. Duquesne City provides transportation and tuition payments for students who attend the secondary school of their choice. Current charter school enrollment in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade is 212.
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