Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School (Closed 2012)

1101 North Murtland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School serves 350 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
This chart displays total students of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
6-9%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
20-24%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
97%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
n/a
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
55-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
350 students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School part of?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.

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