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Baldwin Shs
High School · Baldwin-whitehall Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Baldwin-whitehall Sd high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4653 Clairton Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baldwin Shs score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwin Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,016
Median home value
$224,200
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acld Tillotson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Brentwood ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Carrick HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baldwin-whitehall Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwin Shs is listed in Baldwin-Whitehall SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwin Shs
Baldwin Shs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Baldwin-whitehall Sd, serving approximately 2,019 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,004 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Baldwin Shs
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwin Shs
What grades does Baldwin Shs serve?
Baldwin Shs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Baldwin Shs?
Baldwin Shs has an enrollment of approximately 2,019 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwin Shs rank in PA?
Baldwin Shs ranks #2,004 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Baldwin Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwin Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baldwin Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Shs has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Baldwin Shs a charter school?
No, Baldwin Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwin Shs a Title I school?
No, Baldwin Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Shs?
49.5% of students at Baldwin Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (412) 885-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15236)
- 31,152
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15236; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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