Baldwin Senior High School

Summary:

Baldwin Senior High School is a public high school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 2,086 students. It is part of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which is ranked 307 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Baldwin Senior High School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania high schools, with a ranking between 253-327 out of 634-686 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the PSSA and Keystone Exams, is generally below the state and district averages, with only 22% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math. However, the school performs better in certain subject areas, such as PSSA Science (51% proficient or better) and Keystone Literature (64.1% proficient or better). The school's diverse student population, with significant representation of Asian, African American, and multi-racial students, also shows varying performance across different subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Thomas Jefferson High School, Keystone Oaks High School, and Bethel Park High School, Baldwin Senior High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, including standardized test scores and Keystone Exam proficiency rates. These nearby schools also have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates. However, Baldwin Senior High School has seen an increase in per-student spending and has made efforts to support its low-SES and ELL students, suggesting potential areas for growth and improvement.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4653 Clairton Blvd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15236-2149


(412) 885-7500

District: Baldwin-Whitehall School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,367 Help


Feeder schools for Baldwin Senior High School:

Elementary:    J.E. Harrison Education Center
    McAnnulty Elementary School
    Whitehall Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  2,086

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Asian:
15.9%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Baldwin Senior High School ranks worse than 57.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Baldwin Senior High School ranks better than 63.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Baldwin Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), Asian (15.9%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baldwin Senior High School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baldwin Senior High School is $16,367.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Baldwin Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Senior High School 511th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Baldwin Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin Senior High School 253rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Baldwin Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin-Whitehall School District 307th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baldwin Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.59 393rd 797 50.7%
2022 52.66 433rd 883 51.0%
2023 47.99 493rd 893 44.8%
2024 45.27 511th 891 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.61 126th 199 36.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.90 106th 143 25.9%
2024 45.15 76th 150 49.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.61 420th 874 51.9%
2024 51.11 429th 877 51.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.60 524th 860 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.77 192nd 660 70.9%
2024 62.61 165th 672 75.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.26 483rd 870 44.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.30 138th 144 4.2%
2024 5.27 136th 145 6.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.54 82nd 421 80.5%
2024 44.97 197th 408 51.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.56 534th 681 21.6%
2024 28.98 509th 673 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Baldwin Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.37 83rd 583 85.8%
2004 75.32 145th 590 75.4%
2005 80.09 92nd 593 84.5%
2006 75.17 129th 604 78.6%
2007 79.00 89th 615 85.5%
2008 70.93 165th 621 73.4%
2009 74.34 144th 632 77.2%
2010 70.58 181st 649 72.1%
2011 69.86 212th 660 67.9%
2012 66.54 250th 664 62.3%
2013 62.44 235th 591 60.2%
2014 60.97 256th 580 55.9%
2015 65.18 281st 680 58.7%
2016 74.81 175th 677 74.2%
2017 58.42 361st 663 45.6%
2018 74.78 184th 673 72.7%
2019 68.99 261st 693 62.3%
2021 52.37 327th 537 39.1%
2022 59.70 295th 634 53.5%
2023 65.22 255th 674 62.2%
2024 64.32 253rd 686 63.1%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.07 118th 150 21.3%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.49 16th 85 81.2%
2024 48.52 36th 84 57.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.91 271st 652 58.4%
2024 71.61 162nd 664 75.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.33 176th 665 73.5%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.53 106th 502 78.9%
2024 44.43 241st 513 53.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.71 310th 662 53.2%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.05 103rd 112 8.0%
2024 17.34 104th 121 14.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.13 72nd 260 72.3%
2024 48.41 135th 284 52.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Baldwin Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.31 220th 577 61.9%
2024 59.52 238th 595 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Baldwin Senior High School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 2, 2012

Open Quote I have a student at Baldwin High School and not sure who did my son's PSSA in the 8th grade. His grades in 8th grade were D's and F's because he put no effort into school or homework. On his Study Island bench marks he was working at Below Average yet his PSSA scores showed that he did a 1301 score which isn't bad at all. My son stated that he just went though the test and colored the boxes in and did not put in any effort to do the test especially on the math part but he came out with a very high score in Math section.

I am trying see if I can get him retested on his 8th grade PSSA test. Then at my son's IEP meeting that we had 2 weeks ago the principal lied to my face stating that Balwin/Whitehalls scholl ranking for the PSSA test was 4 yet every where I search I see our school district at 215. Big difference from4 and 215, then again what do I expect from a school tht pushes student to the next grade when their grade work is at an F Close Quote



Enrollment information for Baldwin Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1676 14 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1702
1989 1597 16 10 1 4 n/a n/a 0 1628
1990 1471 10 10 2 4 n/a n/a 0 1497
1991 1479 13 14 0 5 n/a n/a 0 1511
1992 1533 13 13 7 7 n/a n/a 0 1573
1993 1512 20 17 2 5 n/a n/a 0 1556
1994 1538 23 14 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1578
1995 1564 19 13 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1599
1996 1564 19 13 0 3 n/a n/a 0 1599
1997 1507 22 12 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1545
1998 1680 40 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1732
1999 1718 27 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
2000 1768 28 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1808
2001 1732 56 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1798
2002 1716 76 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1807
2003 1716 76 8 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1807
2004 1639 102 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1756
2005 1606 90 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1714
2006 1523 89 29 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1647
2007 1450 89 30 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1575
2008 1414 89 27 10 0 n/a n/a 14 1554
2009 1375 95 32 11 0 n/a n/a 8 1521
2010 1319 112 32 10 0 n/a n/a 10 1483
2011 1291 116 57 11 1 0 20 0 1496
2012 1289 105 92 11 0 3 19 0 1519
2013 1246 98 98 9 0 1 23 0 1475
2014 1229 89 104 13 1 1 33 0 1470
2015 1169 69 109 10 4 1 37 0 1399
2016 1121 72 127 17 1 1 48 0 1387
2017 1123 70 139 24 2 1 46 0 1405
2018 1128 75 139 25 2 0 45 0 1414
2019 1150 79 147 23 2 1 51 0 1453
2020 1170 88 175 24 2 1 44 0 1504
2021 1595 114 263 36 1 3 81 0 2093
2022 1473 103 292 29 2 3 77 0 1979
2023 1510 115 332 38 2 3 86 0 2086

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baldwin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1702 97.0 17.5 n/a
1989 1628 95.5 17.0 n/a
1990 1497 98.5 15.1 0
1991 1511 98.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1573 86.9 18.1 n/a
1993 1556 87.5 17.8 n/a
1994 1578 83.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1599 86.5 18.5 n/a
1996 1599 86.5 18.5 n/a
1997 1545 89.5 17.3 n/a
1998 1732 95.5 18.1 n/a
1999 1756 98.5 17.8 n/a
2000 1808 101.5 17.8 5.2
2001 1798 103.0 17.5 6.2
2002 1807 101.5 17.8 11.4
2003 1807 101.5 17.8 11.4
2004 1756 103.0 17.0 9.2
2005 1714 104.0 16.5 12
2006 1647 103.0 16.0 19.5
2007 1575 97.5 16.2 18.9
2008 1554 69.9 22.2 20.8
2009 1521 92.9 16.4 22
2010 1483 91.7 16.1 24.2
2011 1496 91.7 16.3 25.8
2012 1519 90.3 16.8 22.6
2013 1475 91.2 16.1 27.7
2014 1470 88.9 16.5 32.1
2015 1399 86.0 16.2 33.4
2016 1387 80.0 17.3 35.9
2017 1405 75.4 18.6 33.7
2018 1414 76.3 18.5 33
2019 1453 76.5 18.9 33.5
2020 1504 76.7 19.6 33.4
2021 2093 82.1 25.4 35.9
2022 1979 112.0 17.6 34.7
2023 2086 112.9 18.4 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baldwin Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1702 97.0 17.5 n/a
1989 1628 95.5 17.0 n/a
1990 1497 98.5 15.1 0
1991 1511 98.0 15.4 n/a
1992 1573 86.9 18.1 n/a
1993 1556 87.5 17.8 n/a
1994 1578 83.0 19.0 n/a
1995 1599 86.5 18.5 n/a
1996 1599 86.5 18.5 n/a
1997 1545 89.5 17.3 n/a
1998 1732 95.5 18.1 n/a
1999 1756 98.5 17.8 n/a
2000 1808 101.5 17.8 5.2
2001 1798 103.0 17.5 6.2
2002 1807 101.5 17.8 11.4
2003 1807 101.5 17.8 11.4
2004 1756 103.0 17.0 9.2
2005 1714 104.0 16.5 12
2006 1647 103.0 16.0 19.5
2007 1575 97.5 16.2 18.9
2008 1554 69.9 22.2 20.8
2009 1521 92.9 16.4 22
2010 1483 91.7 16.1 24.2
2011 1496 91.7 16.3 25.8
2012 1519 90.3 16.8 22.6
2013 1475 91.2 16.1 27.7
2014 1470 88.9 16.5 32.1
2015 1399 86.0 16.2 33.4
2016 1387 80.0 17.3 35.9
2017 1405 75.4 18.6 33.7
2018 1414 76.3 18.5 33
2019 1453 76.5 18.9 33.5
2020 1504 76.7 19.6 33.4
2021 2093 82.1 25.4 35.9
2022 1979 112.0 17.6 34.7
2023 2086 112.9 18.4 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Baldwin Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $304 (2.2%) $13,724 (97.8%) $14,028
2020 $237 (1.6%) $14,528 (98.4%) $14,765
2021 $353 (2.3%) $14,759 (97.7%) $15,112
2022 $611 (3.7%) $15,756 (96.3%) $16,367

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baldwin Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 693 High schoolsRanks 255th of 674 High schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Baldwin Senior High School)67.935.8
 32.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Baldwin Senior High School)72.255.4
 16.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Baldwin Senior High School)78.571
 7.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14532086
 43.6%
African American79115
 45.6%
American Indian22
Asian147332
 125.9%
Hispanic2338
 65.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White11501510
 31.3%
Two or More Races5186
 68.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%41.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Baldwin Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,086 students attended Baldwin Senior High School.

Baldwin Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : J.E. Harrison Education Center
Elementary : McAnnulty Elementary School
Elementary : Whitehall Elementary School

Students at Baldwin Senior High School are 72% White, 16% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Baldwin Senior High School ranks 253rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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