Best Pennsylvania Special Education Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 special education public high schools serving 424 students in Pennsylvania.

The top ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pennsylvania special education public high schools have an score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and score of 14% (versus the 58% statewide average).

Pennsylvania special education public high school have a of 50%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.

The school with highest graduation rate is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pittsburgh Pioneer

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
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775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405

Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #22.

David B. Oliver Citywide Academy

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125

Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Pittsburgh Conroy

Special Education School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
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1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105

Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #44.

Widener Memorial School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710

Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania?

The top ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy.

How many special education public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?

4 special education public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.

What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania special education public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).