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#49 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 2% in state

Pine-richland HS

High School · Pine-richland Sd · Gibsonia, PA

A Pine-richland Sd high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 Warrendale Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 93% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency93% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency93% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation30.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$17,703
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at Pine-richland HS score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency93%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 93% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

9.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pine-richland HS 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$132,743

Median home value

$372,700

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
30.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Longmore AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private3–123.0 mi48Compare →
Mars Area ShsEnrollment path unverified8.29–123.0 mi1,048Compare →
North Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private9–123.5 mi680Compare →

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.

Pine-richland Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine-richland HS is listed in Pine-Richland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine-richland HS

Pine-richland HS is a public high school in Gibsonia, PA, part of Pine-richland Sd, serving approximately 1,432 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Pine-richland HS

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Pine-Richland High School students achieved notable academic and artistic recognition, including two seniors named National Merit Scholarship Program finalists 1. Twenty-three students received 37 awards in the 2026 regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition 1. In music, a record number of students qualified for the PMEA All-State Choir, with senior Sophia Priore becoming only the fourth student in school history to earn three invitations 1. The school's marching band performed at the Magic Kingdom during their annual spring trip 1. Academically, GATE students participated in the regional TSA Teams Competition 1, and biology teacher Amanda Vigliotti was named Most Valuable Educator by the Pittsburgh Penguins and Highmark 1. The school also presented productions of Chicago: Teen Edition and Beetlejuice JR. 1. Athletic achievements included Team 2 winning the Allegheny North Division title and advancing to the Regional Playoffs 1. Additionally, student-athletes announced collegiate plans on National Signing Day, and the school raised over $4,500 for the Special Olympics through a Polar Plunge campaign 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pinerichland.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine-richland HS

What grades does Pine-richland HS serve?

Pine-richland HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pine-richland HS?

Pine-richland HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine-richland HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine-richland HS is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine-richland HS rank in PA?

Pine-richland HS ranks #49 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pine-richland HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine-richland HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Pine-richland HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine-richland HS has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pine-richland HS a charter school?

No, Pine-richland HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine-richland HS a Title I school?

No, Pine-richland HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine-richland HS?

9.8% of students at Pine-richland HS 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
1,432
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 15044)
27,844
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
48.2
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 15044; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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