For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,415 students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA.
The top-ranked public high school in Squirrel Hill South is Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 58% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA include Pittsburgh Allderdice High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh?
the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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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