Best 15235 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,163 students in 15235, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 15235, PA are Penn Hills Sr. High School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 15235 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 15235, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 15235 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Hills Sr. High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 15235, PA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Penn Center East, 777 Penn Cen
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Gr: 6-9 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 15235 Pennsylvania

15235, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Gr: K-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-2800
Gr: PK-3 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 15235, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 15235, PA include Penn Hills Sr. High School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 15235?
2 public high schools are located in 15235.
What is the racial composition of students in 15235?
15235 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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