Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School (Closed 2012)

1101 North Murtland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School serves 350 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
6-9%
76%
(10-11)
20-24%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
97%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(10-11)
55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
350 students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School part of?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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