Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School serves 1,483 students in grades 9-12.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School's student population of 1,483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,483 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 103 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #754 out of 2820 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 37% | 15% |
| White | 50% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.53 |
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Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is Propel Cs-homestead (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Math: 62% | Reading: 73%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 887 students10
0.4 miles
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-3525 0.4 K-8 887 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 284 students10
0.5 miles
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4035 0.5 PK-5 284 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 317 students10
1.1 miles
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3996 1.1 K-5 317 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 Math: 44% | Reading: 68%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 382 students10
1.2 miles
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 529-3535 1.2 PK-8 382 - Pittsburgh Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 73%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 635 students10
1.3 miles
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970 1.3 K-8 635
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