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North Hills Senior High School

North Hills SD · Allegheny County · 53 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15229.0

(412)318-1402

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7/10
#226
Rank 226 out of 625
Top 36%
English Language Arts9/10 · #110 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #322 · 49th percentile
Science6/10 · #305 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Hills Senior High sits in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, drawing from a mix of established neighborhoods where families tend to put down roots and stay. The school shows a particularly strong English program that stands out well above its math and science scores, making it a solid fit for students who thrive in reading, writing, and humanities. It's the kind of community-connected school that appeals to families who want suburban stability with easy access to everything Pittsburgh has to offer.

Student Demographics

302 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
253 (84%)
Multiple Races
21 (7%)
African American
12 (4%)
Asian
8 (3%)
Hispanic
8 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (23%)
Students with Disabilities53 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,444
Enrollment
105.5
Teachers (FTE)
13.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

19
AP Courses
offered
12.9%
AP Participation
of students
179
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #152 · 77th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found