For the 2025 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 David B. Oliver Citywide Academy, Pittsburgh Pioneer 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 average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania special education public high school have a Graduation Rate 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Grades: 3-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Grades: K-12
| 182 students
Rank: #44.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
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 David B. Oliver Citywide Academy, Pittsburgh Pioneer 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).
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