North Hills Sd School District
School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#106 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,446
$694 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,648 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
North Hills Sd ranks #106 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. North Hills Sd's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highcliff EL Sch (8.4/10), Ross EL Sch (7.8/10), and West View EL Sch (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among North Hills Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in North Hills Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highcliff EL Sch | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ross EL Sch | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | West View EL Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | North Hills HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | North Hills MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Mcintyre EL Sch | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $17,446 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Hills Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highcliff EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, North Hills Sd students show an average math proficiency of 67.4% and ELA proficiency of 77.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in North Hills Sd with test data.
Schools in North Hills Sd
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Pittsburgh
- Total Enrollment
- 4,648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 341
- District spending per student
- $17,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Hills Sd?
North Hills Sd's district-level spending was $17,446 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Highcliff EL Sch is the highest-rated school in North Hills Sd with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in North Hills Sd?
Across schools in North Hills Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.1%. 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 7.2/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.1%
How we rate schools
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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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