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Pittsburgh Carrick HS

High School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Pittsburgh Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

125 Parkfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 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+0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$24,391
Chronic Absenteeism59.6%

Students at Pittsburgh Carrick HS score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 41% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsburgh Carrick 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

$50,845

Median home value

$91,800

Median rent

$994/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.3 mi57Compare →
Brentwood ShsEnrollment path unverified8.09–121.4 mi345Compare →
The New Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified4.98–121.9 mi67Compare →
Seton-la Salle High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–122.0 mi400Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#23 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 Carrick HS is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsburgh Carrick HS

Pittsburgh Carrick HS is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 549 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,788 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsburgh Carrick HS

What grades does Pittsburgh Carrick HS serve?

Pittsburgh Carrick HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Carrick HS?

Pittsburgh Carrick HS has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carrick HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carrick HS is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsburgh Carrick HS rank in PA?

Pittsburgh Carrick HS ranks #1,788 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Pittsburgh Carrick HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsburgh Carrick HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Carrick HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Carrick HS has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Pittsburgh Carrick HS a charter school?

No, Pittsburgh Carrick HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsburgh Carrick HS a Title I school?

No, Pittsburgh Carrick HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Carrick HS?

100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Carrick 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
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.6%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 15210)
25,017
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
36.1
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 15210; 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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