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5.5 avg / 10

Penn Hills Sd School District

School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,016
Teachers (FTE): 198

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,293

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#395 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,293

+$2,153 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,016 students

Larger than Pennsylvania median

About Penn Hills Sd

Penn Hills Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 3,016 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $20,293 per student annually.

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

The highest-rated school in the district is Linton MS, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Penn Hills Sd students show an average math proficiency of 18.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.1%.

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

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 18.3%
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ELA Proficiency 32.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Penn Hills Sd with test data.

Schools in Penn Hills Sd

3 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1

District Details

City
Pittsburgh
Total Enrollment
3,016
Teachers (FTE)
198
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Penn Hills Sd?

Penn Hills Sd has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Penn Hills Sd?

The average composite rating for Penn 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 Penn Hills Sd?

Penn Hills Sd spends $20,293 per student per year.

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Penn Hills Sd is 15.2:1.

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

Linton MS is the highest-rated school in Penn Hills Sd with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Penn Hills Sd?

Across schools in Penn Hills Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Penn Hills Sd has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 3 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
18.3%
ELA Proficiency
32.1%

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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