Baldwin-Whitehall School District

4900 Curry Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-1817
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Baldwin-Whitehall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,456 students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Baldwin-Whitehall School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
4,456 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#241 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

61%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

62%
57%
95%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
14.4%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
7%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
62%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,193 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$103 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,664
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,193
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Baldwin-Whitehall School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Curry Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Gr: 1-2 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
J.e. Harrison Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Windvale Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Gr: 6-7 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Gr: 8-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
5151 Mcannulty Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Gr: PK-K | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7808
Gr: 3-5 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,456 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District is ranked #238 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
62% of Baldwin-Whitehall School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Baldwin-Whitehall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,193 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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