Serving 1,413 students in grades 9-12, Pine-richland High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine-richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Pine-richland High School's student population of 1,413 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine-richland High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine-richland High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine-richland High School's ranking?
Pine-richland High School is ranked #265 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pine-richland High School often compared to?
Pine-richland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Allegheny High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine-richland High School?
The graduation rate of Pine-richland High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pine-richland High School?
1,413 students attend Pine-richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pine-richland High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine-richland High School?
Pine-richland High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pine-richland High School offer ?
Pine-richland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pine-richland High School part of?
Pine-richland High School is part of Pine-Richland School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2009
In my years at Pine-Richland, I never really appreciated it. I was critical of the bubble we were surrounded by, and I let the few 'bad' teachers I had overshadow the numerous amazing teachers I was blessed with. I now attend college in a big city, and I am astounded at how much Pine-Richland prepared me for life outside of Wexford, Pennsylvania. I also never realized until coming to a big city just how lucky I was to attend Pine-Richland. Talking to other college students from all over the country, I have never met anyone who had a high school experience like mine. Since graduating, I've realized how much the teachers really care about students, and how friendly people were in P-R. At any other school, you find cliques and catty girls. At Pine-Richland, there are obviously groups, but everyone gets along. At any other school, people would not even know what weekend the spring musical was. At Pine-Richland, they sell out every single show. I have friends who returned from college for a weekend for the sole reason of attending the musical and supporting the art program that we were so blessed to have. The stadium is one of the nicest stadiums in the state, the faculty (obviously with a few exceptions) are extremely nice, and we have a first-class planetarium. Consider yourself lucky if you can get a student enrolled in this school. Even if they don't appreciate it in their 4 years at PRHS, I guarantee they will in the years ahead.
2 2/7/2008
This is said to be a good school, but I do not necessarily agree with that. There are many teachers who are not very good at teaching. The students in my classes, along with me, are always complaining about how the teachers present information to us. Also, the amount of homework given in high school is unbelievable. I spend all night doing my homework. In previous years it only took me and hour or two. I came from a different school in Western PA a couple of years ago. Even though my former school may not be rated as well, being a student, I would pick my old school any day over Pine-Richland. I feel less welcomed here and I feel that I learned much more at my old school.
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