Top Rankings
Penn Hills SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,067 students in Penn Hills SD 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 SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,067 Students
1,670,731 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
120,606 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Penn Hills SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
227,372 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1,953 Students
240,365 Students
% Black Students
64%
14%
# White Students
750 Students
1,043,985 Students
% White Students
24%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
81,296 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
235
118,934
# Students in 1st Grade:
206
117,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
122,707
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
295
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,984 is higher than the state median of $23,667. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,515 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,984
$23,667
Spending / Student
$26,515
$23,090
Best Penn Hills SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Hills Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Jefferson Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: K-5
| 1,312 students
Rank: #33.
Linton MiddleSchool
(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
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Hills SD School District?
Penn Hills SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,067 students.
What is the rank of Penn Hills SD School District?
Penn Hills SD School District is ranked #572 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Hills SD School District?
64% of Penn Hills SD School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Hills SD School District?
Penn Hills SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn Hills SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,515 is higher than the state median of $23,090. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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