Pittsburgh Peabody High School (Closed 2012)

515 North Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsburgh Peabody High School serves 340 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
20-24%
76%
(10-11)
30-34%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
92%
14%
White
5%
60%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.15
(10-11)
55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Peabody High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Peabody High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Peabody High School?
340 students attend Pittsburgh Peabody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pittsburgh Peabody High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Peabody High School?
Pittsburgh Peabody High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Peabody High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Peabody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Peabody High School part of?
Pittsburgh Peabody High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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