Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Woodland Hills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 949 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodland Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodland Hills High School's student population of 949 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
949 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodland Hills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Hills High School is 0.56, 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
#1862 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
60%
14%
White
28%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Hills High School's ranking?
Woodland Hills High School is ranked #1862 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Woodland Hills High School often compared to?
Woodland Hills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penn Hills Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodland Hills High School?
The graduation rate of Woodland Hills High School is 81%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Woodland Hills High School?
949 students attend Woodland Hills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Woodland Hills High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodland Hills High School?
Woodland Hills High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodland Hills High School offer ?
Woodland Hills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodland Hills High School part of?
Woodland Hills High School is part of Woodland Hills School District.
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