Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburgh Oliver 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% 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
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
80%
14%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)45-49%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Oliver High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Oliver High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Oliver High School?
363 students attend Pittsburgh Oliver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pittsburgh Oliver High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Oliver High School?
Pittsburgh Oliver High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Oliver High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Oliver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Oliver High School part of?
Pittsburgh Oliver High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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