Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School (Closed 2012)
1101 North Murtland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
- Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | n/a | 29% |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 76% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 98% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 68% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.26 |
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| Graduation Rate (10-11) | 55-59% | 85% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsburgh School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School is Academy At Westinghouse (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Academy At Westinghouse (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Academy At Westinghouse (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pittsburgh Academy At Westinghouse Grades: 6-12 | 488 students
0.0 miles
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412)665-3940 0.0 6-12 488 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Homewood Early Childhood Center Grades: PK
0.5 miles
7100 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412)325-7512 0.5 PK n/a - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5 Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
0.6 miles
328 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)665-3980 0.6 PK-5 229 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Faison K-5 Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
0.8 miles
7430 Tioga St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412)247-0305 0.8 PK-5 714 - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5 Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
1.0 miles
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)665-5000 1.0 PK-5 481
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