For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,903 students in Penn Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,903 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn Hills School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
63%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,603 is higher than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,373 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$97 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$36,603
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,373
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Penn Hills School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Penn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Jefferson Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Gr: K-5 | 1,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Linton Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Aster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,903 students.
What is the rank of Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District is ranked #594 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Hills School District?
63% of Penn Hills School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Penn Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,373 is higher than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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