Top Rankings
Pittsburgh SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 56 public schools serving 19,852 students in Pittsburgh SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pittsburgh SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
56 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
19,852 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
1,823 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pittsburgh SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
714 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
960 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
10,209 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
51%
14%
# White Students
6,085 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
31%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,838 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
925
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
1,530
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,305
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,434
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,433
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,381
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,537
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,373
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,480
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,565
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,658
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,503
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,422
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,306
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,130 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,137 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$697 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$717 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,130
$23,665
Spending / Student
$36,137
$23,089
Best Pittsburgh SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
(Math: 54% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 45% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,415 students
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Parkfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
785 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7420
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #99.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Grades: 4-12
| 178 students
Rank: #1010.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1111.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Crane Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7300
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,094 students
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 529-3400
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 529-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Woodbourne Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1515.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1018 Peralta St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4190
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1616.
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7755
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5799 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Sarah St
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 529-5190
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Stanton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-2040
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #2020.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 832 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Meridan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 529-8211
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
Rank: #2424.
Pittsburgh Westwood K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Shadyhill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 529-6570
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 529-6570
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Rockland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
779 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Carnahan Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7400
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7400
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17 W Cherryhill Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 40th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Filbert St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 529-8450
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 40th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 529-8800
Grades: K-5
| 171 students
Rank: #3333.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 39th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 529-5307
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Mifflin Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-4350
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pittsburgh SD School District?
Pittsburgh SD School District manages 56 public schools serving 19,852 students.
What is the rank of Pittsburgh SD School District?
Pittsburgh SD School District is ranked #501 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh SD School District?
51% of Pittsburgh SD School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pittsburgh SD School District?
Pittsburgh SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pittsburgh SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,137 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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