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#416 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 48% of private schools

Seton-la Salle High School

High School · Pittsburgh, PA

A private high school in Pittsburgh, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1000 MCNEILLY RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15226

  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment400
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Seton-la Salle High School 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

$77,366

Median home value

$174,900

Median rent

$1,166/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.5%
Black6.0%
Asian4.0%
Two or More2.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keystone Oaks HSEnrollment path unverified8.69–120.2 mi577Compare →
Mt Lebanon ShsEnrollment path unverified8.79–121.5 mi1,789Compare →
Pittsburgh PioneerEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.5 mi57Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Seton-la Salle High School is listed in Pittsburgh, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Seton-la Salle High School

Seton-la Salle High School is a private high school in Pittsburgh, PA, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seton-la Salle High School

What grades does Seton-la Salle High School serve?

Seton-la Salle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Seton-la Salle High School?

Seton-la Salle High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seton-la Salle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seton-la Salle High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Seton-la Salle High School rank in PA?

Seton-la Salle High School ranks #416 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Seton-la Salle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seton-la Salle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Seton-la Salle High School a private school?

Yes, Seton-la Salle High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Seton-la Salle High School a religious school?

Seton-la Salle High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
400
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Area population (ZIP 15226)
13,943
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
41.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 15226; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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