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Penn Hills Senior High School

Penn Hills SD · Allegheny County · 309 Collins Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.0

(412)793-7000

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2/10
#546
Rank 546 out of 625
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #543 · 14th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #555 · 11th percentile
Science2/10 · #529 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Penn Hills Senior High School sits in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, in a working-class community with deep roots and a strong sense of local pride. The academic numbers here are modest, placing the school in the lower tier statewide, so families who prioritize rigorous coursework may want to look closely at what specialized programs or extracurriculars the school offers before making a decision. That said, the Penn Hills area offers relatively affordable housing close to the city, making it an accessible entry point into the greater Pittsburgh metro for families on a budget.

Student Demographics

237 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
168 (71%)
White
40 (17%)
Multiple Races
15 (6%)
Hispanic
10 (4%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged130 (55%)
Students with Disabilities46 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,049
Enrollment
67
Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

83.1%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
20.9%
AP Participation
of students
231
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 Programs7/10 · #244 · 63rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found