For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 48,859 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA are Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, Upper Saint Clair High School and Fox Chapel Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Allegheny County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montour High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allegheny County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Saint Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Chapel Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #55.
North Allegheny High School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10375 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-7200
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,666 students
Rank: #66.
Bethel Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,338 students
Rank: #77.
Hampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #88.
Moon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8353 University Blvd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #99.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Rank: #1010.
West Allegheny Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #1111.
Deer Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
163 East Union Rd
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #1212.
North Hills Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #1313.
Pine-richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Warrendale Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: #1414.
Quaker Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Beaver St
Leetsdale, PA 15056
(412) 749-6000
Leetsdale, PA 15056
(412) 749-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #1515.
Keystone Oaks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #1616.
Shaler Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #1818.
Montour High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #1919.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #2020.
Brentwood Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #2121.
Avonworth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #2222.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Marguerite Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2323.
Chartiers Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2273
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 1,018 students
Rank: #2424.
Plum Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #2525.
South Park Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2005 Eagle Ridge Dr
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Rank: #2626.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #2727.
Highlands Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #2828.
South Allegheny High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #2929.
Riverview Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 396 students
Rank: #3030.
Forbes Road Ctc
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #3131.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Grades: K-11
| 1,020 students
Rank: #3232.
Steel Valley Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #3333.
West Mifflin Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #3434.
Northgate Mshs
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Baldwin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,086 students
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Grades: 4-6
| 222 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 7-9
| 111 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
300 Kennedy Ave
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
East Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Grades: K-2
| 627 students
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K
| 110 students
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Grades: K-2
| 368 students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA include Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, Upper Saint Clair High School and Fox Chapel Area High School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Allegheny County?
68 public high schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allegheny County include: Pittsburgh Brashear High School vs. Pittsburgh Carrick High School, Pittsburgh Carrick High School vs. Pittsburgh Brashear High School, Pittsburgh Conroy vs. Pittsburgh Pioneer
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