Very Good
#556 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
High School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2409 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Math 54% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Allderdice HS score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 44% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsburgh Allderdice 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$91,695
Median home value
$431,600
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
73.7%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Schools of PittsburghPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Environmental Cs at Frick ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,029 | Compare → |
| David B. Oliver Citywide AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #8 of 56
- District spending per student
- $24,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 1,294 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
What grades does Pittsburgh Allderdice HS serve?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Allderdice HS rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS ranks #556 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Allderdice HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Allderdice HS has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pittsburgh Allderdice HS a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Allderdice HS a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Allderdice 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
- 1,294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (412) 529-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15217)
- 26,200
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 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 15217; 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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