Top Rankings
Woodland Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,099 students in Woodland 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 Woodland Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,099 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Woodland 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 78% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
57%
Graduation Rate
78%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
1,902 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
61%
14%
# White Students
761 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
25%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
262 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
257
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
251
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
223
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
246
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
299
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
281
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,823 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,591 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,823
$23,649
Spending / Student
$39,591
$23,073
Best Woodland Hills School District Public 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
Rank: #22.
Turtle Creek El Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
126 Monroeville Ave
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(412) 824-2450
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood El Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 Maple Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkins El Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
362 Churchill Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 824-3231
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Dickson Prep Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Schoyer Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodland Hills School District?
Woodland Hills School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,099 students.
What is the rank of Woodland Hills School District?
Woodland Hills School District is ranked #549 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodland Hills School District?
61% of Woodland Hills School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% 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 Woodland Hills School District?
Woodland Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Woodland Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,591 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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