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6.2 avg / 10

Pittsburgh Sd School District

School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Students: 19,769
Teachers (FTE): 1,738
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

56

34 elem, 7 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,391

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#296 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,391

+$6,251 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

19,769 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Pittsburgh Sd

Pittsburgh Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 56 schools. The district educates 19,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $24,391 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Pittsburgh Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Pittsburgh Sd students show an average math proficiency of 23.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

The district includes 34 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 23.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 38.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Pittsburgh Sd with test data.

Schools in Pittsburgh Sd

56 schools
Elementary Schools 34
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
9.1
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
9.1
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
8.8
Pittsburgh Westwood K-5
8.3
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
8.2
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
7.9
Pittsburgh Beechwood K-5
7.9
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
7.7
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
7.3
Pittsburgh Weil K-5
7.3
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
7.3
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
7.2
Pittsburgh Banksville K-5
6.9
Pittsburgh Miller K-5
6.8
Pittsburgh Faison K-5
6.8
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
6.8
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
6.5
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
6.4
Pittsburgh Fulton K-5
5.9
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
5.6
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
5.5
Pittsburgh Brookline K-8
5.4
Pittsburgh Roosevelt K -5
5.3
Pittsburgh Manchester K-8
5.3
Pittsburgh Linden K-5
4.7
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8
4.7
Pittsburgh King K-8
4.6
Pittsburgh West Liberty K-5
4.4
Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
4.3
Pittsburgh Phillips K-5
4.1
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
4.0
Pittsburgh Concord K-5
3.9
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
3.8
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5
3.1
Middle Schools 7
Pittsburgh Classical 6-8
7.6
Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8
7.5
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
6.6
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8
5.7
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
5.6
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
5.3
Pittsburgh South Brook 6-8
5.0
High Schools 9
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
8.4
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy 6-12
7.1
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
6.8
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
6.7
Pittsburgh Brashear HS
6.5
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
5.9
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
5.5
Pittsburgh Carrick HS
4.5
Pittsburgh Perry HS
4.2
Other Schools 6
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood Ctr
7.9
Pittsburgh Chartiers Early Childhood Ctr
7.9
Pittsburgh Pioneer
6.7
Pittsburgh Conroy
6.6
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
6.2
Pittsburgh Online Academy
4.2

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Pittsburgh
Total Enrollment
19,769
Teachers (FTE)
1,738
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?

Pittsburgh Sd has 56 schools in total — 34 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pittsburgh Sd?

The average composite rating for Pittsburgh Sd is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pittsburgh Sd?

Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,391 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pittsburgh Sd is 11.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pittsburgh Sd?

Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 is the highest-rated school in Pittsburgh Sd with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Pittsburgh Sd?

Across schools in Pittsburgh Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pittsburgh Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Pittsburgh Sd has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 56 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
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
23.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

Resources

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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

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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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