Built for Boys.
Focused on Excellence.
Preparing Scholars for College Success & Career Readiness
At LIFE Male STEAM Academy, we specialize in guiding male scholars toward academic excellence through a rigorous STEAM curriculum. We cultivate critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation to equip scholars with the skills needed to compete globally in the 21st-century workforce.
Every scholar is a Young King — valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential. LIFE stands for Living Intelligently Fulfilling Expectations.
Core Pillars of Our Curriculum
Inquiry
Students investigate problems, ask meaningful questions, and engage deeply with knowledge through research, scientific reasoning, and critical thinking.
️ Design & Build
Students master academic and professional skills through design thinking, hands-on labs, projects, collaboration, and continuous practice.
Innovation & Impact
Students apply learning to real-world challenges, create innovative solutions, and produce work with relevance beyond the classroom.
Our Programs
From hands-on innovation to leadership development — every program at LIFE MSA is designed to help our Young Kings lead, learn, and grow.
ALLI
Advanced Learning & Leadership Initiative — character, public speaking, and academic achievement.
Fab Lab
Hands-on innovation space for designing, building, and creating through STEAM projects.
E-Sports
Competitive gaming combining teamwork, strategy, and digital skills for tech careers.
Mentoring
Small groups where scholars build relationships and grow in character with dedicated mentors.
Why Choose LIFE Male STEAM Academy?
Tuition-Free Excellence
A world-class STEAM education at zero cost to families. Enrollment is covered by Pennsylvania charter school funding — no tuition, no fees to enroll.
Young Kings Culture
Scholars are addressed as Mr. and Young King. Our culture affirms identity, builds brotherhood, and holds every scholar to the highest standard of excellence.
Onsite Health & Wellness
The SMART® Center provides daily access to medical, behavioral health, and wellness services — removing barriers to learning and supporting the whole child.
Hands-On STEAM Learning
Students don’t just learn concepts — they experience them through project-based instruction, Fab Lab innovations, and real-world problem solving.
Industry Connections
Partnerships with industry leaders expose scholars to exciting STEM careers through field trips, guest speakers, and career-focused experiences.
College Readiness
Every aspect of LIFE MSA — curriculum, mentoring, and enrichment — is designed to prepare scholars for college success and career readiness.
What Families Are Saying
“Since becoming part of LIFE, my son has truly learned the importance of collaborative work. This has helped stimulate his creativity, as well as his problem-solving and analytical skills.”
“What I love is that throughout the school, we see affirmations and positive expressions. My favorite is: ‘We Are Kings.’ I love that the team instills the message that these young men are Young Kings in their community.”
“There is so much that I love about LIFE Male STEAM Academy, but the main thing is the exposure that the children receive. The school broadens their horizons, showing them what is possible.”
Take the Next Step
Schedule a school tour and see firsthand why LIFE Male STEAM Academy is unlike any other school in Pittsburgh.
412-745-5433 | ️ admin@lifesteam.org | 777 Penn Center Blvd #102, Pittsburgh, PA 15235