Baldwin High School is a public high school in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The district serves the communities of: Baldwin, Whitehall and Baldwin Township. It is part of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Serving 1,657 students in grades 8-12, Baldwin Sr. 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 is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Baldwin SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, covering approximately 10.8 square miles. The zone typically allows for a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge and a maximum of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Baldwin Sr. High School's student population of 1,657 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,657 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1939
School Motto
Forever a Highlander
School Rankings
Baldwin Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Sr. High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1567 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
School Mascot
Fighting Highlander
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baldwin Sr. High School's ranking?
Baldwin Sr. High School is ranked #1567 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Baldwin Sr. High School often compared to?
Baldwin Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood Sr. High School, Bethel Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baldwin Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Baldwin Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Baldwin Sr. High School?
1,657 students attend Baldwin Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Baldwin Sr. High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baldwin Sr. High School?
Baldwin Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baldwin Sr. High School offer ?
Baldwin Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baldwin Sr. High School part of?
Baldwin Sr. High School is part of Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Love your school. In it is my heart though I am In Africa thousands of miles away.
God bless and promote you all.
2 10/10/2025
This school had gone down hill over the last 10 years and the school board and administration does nothing to improve our schools, other than wasting money on renovating the high school when we actually needed a new grade school.
I am so happy that I sold my home and will be putting my child in one of the states top 10 schools in the state.
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