North Hills Sr. High School

53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12, North Hills Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Hills Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Hills Sr. High School's student population of 1,383 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Hills Sr. 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 Hills Sr. High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#215 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Hills Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
14%
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White
83%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of North Hills Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of North Hills Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Hills Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Hills Sr. High School's ranking?
North Hills Sr. High School is ranked #215 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are North Hills Sr. High School often compared to?
North Hills Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Allegheny High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Hills Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Hills Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Hills Sr. High School?
1,383 students attend North Hills Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Hills Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Hills Sr. High School?
North Hills Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Hills Sr. High School offer ?
North Hills Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Hills Sr. High School part of?
North Hills Sr. High School is part of North Hills School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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