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Baldwin-Whitehall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,526 students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Baldwin-Whitehall School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,526 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,000 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
22%
5%
# Hispanic Students
101 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
271 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,924 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
65%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
335
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
367
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
355
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
319
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
358
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
362
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
374
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,771 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,791 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,771
$23,649
Spending / Student
$14,791
$23,073
Best Baldwin-Whitehall School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Curry Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Grades: 2-5
| 862 students
Rank: #22.
J.e. Harrison Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Windvale Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Grades: K-6
| 1,143 students
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: n/an/a
Mcannulty Elementary School
Magnet School
5151 Mcannulty Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Grades: K-1
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,526 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District is ranked #250 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
65% of Baldwin-Whitehall School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Baldwin-Whitehall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,791 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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