Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Tel:
(412)529-4800
- Pittsburgh Allderdice High School serves 1,452 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Pittsburgh Allderdice High School's student population of 1,452 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,452 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Pittsburgh Allderdice High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is 0.60, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #707 out of 2,835 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 41% | 15% |
| White | 48% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.53 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 Grades: K-8 | 881 students
0.4 miles
2332 Beechwood Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)529-3525 0.4 K-8 881 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 303 students
0.5 miles
6502 Lilac St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412)529-4035 0.5 PK-5 303 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Linden K-5 Grades: K-5 | 364 students
1.1 miles
725 S Linden Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412)529-3996 1.1 K-5 364 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 340 students
1.2 miles
1 Alger St
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412)529-3535 1.2 PK-8 340 - Pittsburgh Environmental Charter School At Frick Pa Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 630 students
1.3 miles
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412)247-7970 1.3 K-8 630
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