Pittsburgh Allderdice HS

Pittsburgh Allderdice HS serves 1,294 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Pittsburgh's public school system. With 95 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 13.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. Currently ranked #1952 out of 2852 Pennsylvania high schools, Allderdice operates with room for academic growth while serving students in an educationally supportive environment.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen student outcomes. The school draws from a well-educated community where 74% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, creating a neighborhood culture that values learning and academic achievement. The surrounding area boasts a median household income of $83,405 and median home values of $403,500, indicating a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class residential environment.

Despite the community's educational advantages, the school faces the challenge of translating this supportive backdrop into improved academic performance. The relatively low poverty rate of 13.8% in the surrounding ZIP code suggests most students come from economically stable homes. Pittsburgh Allderdice HS sits on Shady Avenue in Pittsburgh's urban landscape, serving families who have chosen to remain in the city while benefiting from a neighborhood that combines urban accessibility with educational resources.