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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
340 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
92%
14%
White
5%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
60%
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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