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5.5 avg / 10

North Hills Sd School District

School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Students: 4,648
Teachers (FTE): 341

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,446

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#389 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,446

$694 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

4,648 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About North Hills Sd

North Hills Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $17,446 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.5/10, North Hills Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is North Hills MS, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, North Hills Sd students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 75.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in North Hills Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 75.1%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in North Hills Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Pittsburgh
Total Enrollment
4,648
Teachers (FTE)
341
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Hills Sd?

North Hills Sd has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Hills Sd?

The average composite rating for North Hills Sd is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Hills Sd?

North Hills Sd spends $17,446 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in North Hills Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Hills Sd is 13.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Hills Sd?

North Hills MS is the highest-rated school in North Hills Sd with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in North Hills Sd?

Across schools in North Hills Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Hills Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

North Hills Sd has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
58.6%
ELA Proficiency
75.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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