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
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)6-9%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Black
97%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
(10-11)55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
59%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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?
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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