Environmental Charter School At Frick Park 9-12

Environmental Charter School at Frick Park (ECS) is a tuition-free charter school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12. ECS offers an innovative, eco-literacy-based curriculum that emphasizes the interconnectedness of natural, social, and built systems. Through this approach, students become critical thinkers, active citizens, and agents of change, preparing them for global citizenship. The school combines academic rigor with hands-on, real-world learning, fostering character, collaboration, and commitment. ECS focuses on the development of the whole child, challenging students to think critically about the world around them. As part of the Environmental Charter School District, ECS is committed to sustainability, equity, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With strong community partnerships, ECS offers a dynamic educational experience that encourages students to engage with Pittsburgh’s vibrant, diverse environment. The school’s mission is to nurture responsible citizens who will drive thoughtful change in the world.