North Allegheny Senior High School is a suburban high school in the North Allegheny School District and is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The current building was built in 1974.
Serving 2,711 students in grades 9-12, North Allegheny High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Allegheny High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 46.5 square miles in Wexford, PA. The typical drive to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Allegheny High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Allegheny High School's student population of 2,711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 190 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,711 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Allegheny High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Allegheny High School is 0.47, 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
#172 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
87.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
North Allegheny Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Allegheny High School's ranking?
North Allegheny High School is ranked #172 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are North Allegheny High School often compared to?
North Allegheny High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine-richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Allegheny High School?
The graduation rate of North Allegheny High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend North Allegheny High School?
2,711 students attend North Allegheny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Allegheny High School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Allegheny High School?
North Allegheny High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Allegheny High School offer ?
North Allegheny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Allegheny High School part of?
North Allegheny High School is part of North Allegheny School District.
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