Top Rankings
North Hills SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,554 students in North Hills SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Hills SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,554 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
334 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Hills SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
197 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
160 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
3,788 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
351
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
345
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
364
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
315
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
348
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,520 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,517
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,520
$23,089
Best North Hills SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Houston Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1542
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Mcintyre Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1622
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Highcliff Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Peony Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1582
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1582
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47 Chalfonte Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1502
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1502
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
North Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: #66.
North Hills MiddleSchool
(Math: 37% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1452
Grades: 6-8
| 1,073 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Hills SD School District?
North Hills SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,554 students.
What is the rank of North Hills SD School District?
North Hills SD School District is ranked #74 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Hills SD School District?
83% of North Hills SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Hills SD School District?
North Hills SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is North Hills SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,520 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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