Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburgh Langley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
65%
14%
White
26%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)55-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Langley High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Langley High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Langley High School?
364 students attend Pittsburgh Langley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pittsburgh Langley High School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Langley High School?
Pittsburgh Langley High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Langley High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Langley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Langley High School part of?
Pittsburgh Langley High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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