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#2557 of 2,846 schools in PA
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
High School · Pittsburgh Sd · Pittsburgh, PA
A Pittsburgh Sd high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 N. Murtland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
- Math 4% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pittsburgh Westinghouse score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 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 Westinghouse 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$59,267
Median home value
$273,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
49.4%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Imani Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Plea SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–9 | 1.6 mi | 33 | 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.
Pittsburgh Sd
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #46 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 Westinghouse is listed in Pittsburgh SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsburgh Westinghouse
Pittsburgh Westinghouse is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Pittsburgh Sd, serving approximately 594 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,557 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsburgh Westinghouse
What grades does Pittsburgh Westinghouse serve?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Westinghouse is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsburgh Westinghouse rank in PA?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse ranks #2,557 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Pittsburgh Westinghouse's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Westinghouse?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsburgh Westinghouse has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Pittsburgh Westinghouse a charter school?
No, Pittsburgh Westinghouse is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsburgh Westinghouse a Title I school?
No, Pittsburgh Westinghouse is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh Westinghouse 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.3%
- Phone
- (412) 529-3940
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15208)
- 9,500
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15208; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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