For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 949 students in 15221, PA.
The top ranked public high school in 15221, PA is Woodland Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 15221 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 15221, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 15221 have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodland Hills High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15221, PA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
15221, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 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
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
37 Garden Terrace
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-4535
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-9303
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
747 Wallace Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 371-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 15221, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 15221, PA include Woodland Hills High School.
How many public high schools are located in 15221?
1 public high schools are located in 15221.
What is the racial composition of students in 15221?
15221 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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