Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School (Closed 2012)
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 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
15%
White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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