Below Average
#2159 of 2,846 schools in PA
Penn Hills Shs
High School · Penn Hills Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Penn Hills Sd high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Collins Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penn Hills Shs score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 30% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penn Hills 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat 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
$62,292
Median home value
$132,800
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 2.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Pace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Woodland Hills HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 966 | 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.
Penn Hills Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Hills Shs is listed in Penn Hills SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Hills Shs
Penn Hills Shs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Penn Hills Sd, serving approximately 1,090 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Hills Shs
What grades does Penn Hills Shs serve?
Penn Hills Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penn Hills Shs?
Penn Hills Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,090 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Hills Shs is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Hills Shs rank in PA?
Penn Hills Shs ranks #2,159 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Hills Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Hills Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Penn Hills Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Hills Shs has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Penn Hills Shs a charter school?
No, Penn Hills Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Hills Shs a Title I school?
No, Penn Hills Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Hills Shs?
99.9% of students at Penn Hills 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (412) 793-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15235)
- 33,811
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 15235; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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