Pittsburgh Schenley High School serves 171 students in grades 12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
69%
14%
White
23%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)82%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Schenley High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Schenley High School is 82%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Schenley High School?
171 students attend Pittsburgh Schenley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pittsburgh Schenley High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Schenley High School?
Pittsburgh Schenley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Schenley High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Schenley High School offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Pittsburgh Schenley High School part of?
Pittsburgh Schenley High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
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