For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,026 students in Penn Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Penn Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,026 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Penn Hills School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.58
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
1,964 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
65%
14%
# White Students
679 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
22%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
178
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
241
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
203
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
207
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
209
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
296
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
249
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,391 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,874 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$81 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,391
$23,649
Spending / Student
$26,874
$23,073
Best Penn Hills School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #22.
Penn Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Jefferson Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: K-5
| 1,279 students
Rank: #33.
Linton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Aster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 795-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,026 students.
What is the rank of Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District is ranked #571 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Hills School District?
65% of Penn Hills School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Hills School District?
Penn Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Penn Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,874 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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