Is North Hills High School a good school?

North Hills High School ranks 226 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Hills High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,383 students attended North Hills High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Hills High School?

Students at North Hills High School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into North Hills High School?

North Hills High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Highcliff Elementary School Elementary : McIntyre Elementary School Elementary : Ross Elementary School Elementary : West View Elementary School Middle : North Hills Middle School

North Hills High School

Summary:

North Hills Senior High School is a public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 1,383 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the North Hills School District, which is ranked 77th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Hills Senior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments than the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, the school had a 79.7% proficiency rate in Literature, compared to the state average of 65.3%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.6% to 95.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Passport Academy Charter School (70.2%) and Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School (78.6%). Additionally, North Hills Senior High School has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.2% to 0.9%, much lower than the surrounding schools.

While North Hills Senior High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 83.66% of students identifying as white, the school does serve a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 24.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This contrasts with nearby schools like Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, which has a more diverse student population and serves a higher percentage of disadvantaged students. Overall, North Hills Senior High School is a high-performing school, but the data suggests that the school may need to address potential equity concerns to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, are receiving the support and resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1189

(412) 318-1402

District: North Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,855

Feeder schools for North Hills High School:

Elementary:	Highcliff Elementary School
	McIntyre Elementary School
	Ross Elementary School
	West View Elementary School
Middle:	North Hills Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 1,383

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

5.7%

African American:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Hills High School ranks better than 66.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.97. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Hills High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (5.7%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Hills High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare North Hills High School employs 102.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Hills High School is $17,855.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Hills High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hills High School 226^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See North Hills High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

North Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Hills School District 77^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Hills High School

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Rank History for all students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	81.62	97^th	583	83.4%
2004	87.21	50^th	590	91.5%
2005	84.03	55^th	593	90.7%
2006	82.82	62^nd	604	89.7%
2007	78.22	97^th	615	84.2%
2008	85.39	40^th	621	93.6%
2009	80.87	77^th	632	87.8%
2010	79.54	85^th	649	86.9%
2011	78.61	91^st	660	86.2%
2012	75.62	131^st	664	80.3%
2013	73.46	129^th	591	78.2%
2014	66.46	200^th	580	65.5%
2015	78.54	121^st	680	82.2%
2016	78.31	121^st	677	82.1%
2017	76.41	152^nd	663	77.1%
2018	78.22	133^rd	673	80.2%
2019	78.88	129^th	693	81.4%
2021	64.20	246^th	537	54.2%
2022	79.02	118^th	634	81.4%
2023	67.97	226^th	674	66.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.28	53^rd	129	58.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.58	204^th	652	68.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.21	118^th	502	76.5%

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Rank History for African American students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.56	85^th	260	67.3%

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Rank History for White students at North Hills High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.76	236^th	577	59.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Hills High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1338	8	11	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1367
1989	1180	6	15	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1207
1990	1101	14	16	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1135
1991	1005	15	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
1992	996	22	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1993	992	10	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1015
1994	1006	9	14	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1036
1995	1097	24	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1996	1097	24	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1137
1997	1159	23	13	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1198
1998	1206	16	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1241
1999	1267	18	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1300
2000	1240	12	12	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2001	1294	28	6	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	1339
2002	1351	19	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1382
2003	1351	19	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1382
2004	1312	26	15	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1369
2005	1284	30	14	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1341
2006	1288	47	14	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1364
2007	1272	41	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1334
2008	1231	37	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1281
2009	1160	38	17	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2010	1128	43	16	10	1	n/a	n/a	1	1199
2011	1031	39	13	15	4	0	2	0	1104
2012	994	39	20	15	3	0	2	0	1073
2013	1275	56	35	17	2	0	6	0	1391
2014	1328	47	37	18	0	0	7	0	1437
2015	1341	49	33	20	1	0	12	0	1456
2016	1318	45	39	22	1	0	12	0	1437
2017	1264	49	40	21	0	0	14	0	1388
2018	1169	49	53	14	0	0	14	0	1299
2019	1143	59	49	22	0	0	22	0	1295
2020	1110	68	41	29	0	0	31	0	1279
2021	1130	70	41	38	0	0	46	0	1325
2022	1160	64	37	48	0	0	62	0	1371
2023	1157	66	38	43	0	0	79	0	1383

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Hills High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1367	105.0	13.0	n/a
1989	1207	100.0	12.0	n/a
1990	1135	83.0	13.6	0
1991	1041	85.0	12.2	n/a
1992	1032	81.6	12.6	n/a
1993	1015	69.5	14.6	n/a
1994	1036	71.0	14.6	n/a
1995	1137	78.7	14.4	n/a
1996	1137	78.7	14.4	n/a
1997	1198	80.0	15.0	n/a
1998	1241	79.0	15.7	n/a
1999	1300	81.0	16.0	n/a
2000	1279	84.5	15.1	8.4
2001	1339	87.0	15.4	9.1
2002	1382	86.0	16.1	9.3
2003	1382	86.0	16.1	9.3
2004	1369	86.0	15.9	9.9
2005	1341	86.3	15.5	9.6
2006	1364	85.0	16.0	11.4
2007	1334	84.0	15.9	10.9
2008	1281	93.2	13.7	10.5
2009	1219	93.2	13.1	12.4
2010	1199	93.6	12.8	16.3
2011	1104	96.5	11.4	14.9
2012	1073	87.2	12.2	15.5
2013	1391	102.7	13.5	24.5
2014	1437	103.2	13.9	26.7
2015	1456	104.0	14.0	27
2016	1437	103.0	13.9	25.1
2017	1388	99.5	13.9	18.5
2018	1299	101.1	12.8	20.5
2019	1295	103.7	12.4	18.7
2020	1279	103.8	12.3	20.7
2021	1325	100.8	13.1	24.8
2022	1371	101.8	13.4	17.7
2023	1383	102.3	13.5	24

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 North Hills High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1367	105.0	13.0	n/a
1989	1207	100.0	12.0	n/a
1990	1135	83.0	13.6	0
1991	1041	85.0	12.2	n/a
1992	1032	81.6	12.6	n/a
1993	1015	69.5	14.6	n/a
1994	1036	71.0	14.6	n/a
1995	1137	78.7	14.4	n/a
1996	1137	78.7	14.4	n/a
1997	1198	80.0	15.0	n/a
1998	1241	79.0	15.7	n/a
1999	1300	81.0	16.0	n/a
2000	1279	84.5	15.1	8.4
2001	1339	87.0	15.4	9.1
2002	1382	86.0	16.1	9.3
2003	1382	86.0	16.1	9.3
2004	1369	86.0	15.9	9.9
2005	1341	86.3	15.5	9.6
2006	1364	85.0	16.0	11.4
2007	1334	84.0	15.9	10.9
2008	1281	93.2	13.7	10.5
2009	1219	93.2	13.1	12.4
2010	1199	93.6	12.8	16.3
2011	1104	96.5	11.4	14.9
2012	1073	87.2	12.2	15.5
2013	1391	102.7	13.5	24.5
2014	1437	103.2	13.9	26.7
2015	1456	104.0	14.0	27
2016	1437	103.0	13.9	25.1
2017	1388	99.5	13.9	18.5
2018	1299	101.1	12.8	20.5
2019	1295	103.7	12.4	18.7
2020	1279	103.8	12.3	20.7
2021	1325	100.8	13.1	24.8
2022	1371	101.8	13.4	17.7
2023	1383	102.3	13.5	24

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 North Hills High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$58 (0.3%)	$17,245 (99.7%)	$17,303
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$18,860 (100.0%)	$18,860
2021	$207 (1.0%)	$19,549 (98.9%)	$19,757
2022	$254 (1.4%)	$17,602 (98.6%)	$17,855

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Hills High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 226^th of 674 High schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (North Hills High School)	80.6	39	41.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (North Hills High School)	74.7	49.3	25.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (North Hills High School)	84.4	79.7	4.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1295	1383	6.8%
African American	59	66	11.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	49	38	22.4%
Hispanic	22	43	95.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1143	1157	1.2%
Two or More Races	22	79	259.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.7%	24%	5.3%

Schools Near North Hills High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Hills High School	Public	9-12	53 Rochester Rd	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1402	1,383	102	13.5	24.0%	1,157 (83.7%)	66 (4.8%)	43 (3.1%)	38 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.7%)	68	226^th of 674 public high schools	66.5%		79	118^th of 634 public high schools	81.4%	108	39.0	49.3	79.7											$17,855	$254	$17,602
Northgate Middle/High School	Public	7-12	589 Union Ave	Pittsburgh	15202	Allegheny County	Northgate School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 732-3300	456	36	12.7	84.9%	296 (64.9%)	91 (20.0%)	21 (4.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.8%)	27.7	516^th of 674 public high schools	23.4%		75.9	157^th of 634 public high schools	75.2%	359	7.9	39.3	50.9		30.1	14.3	21.8	55.2	55.2		55.3	50.0	52.6	$22,942	$444	$22,497
Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3875 Perrysville Ave	Pittsburgh	15214	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3400	353	36	9.7	99.7%	36 (10.2%)	281 (79.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.8%)	7.7	616^th of 674 public high schools	8.6%		4.6	601^st of 634 public high schools	5.2%	15	12.3	8.8	21.1											$23,554	$3,030	$20,524
Shaler Area High School	Public	9-12	381 Wible Run Rd	Pittsburgh	15209	Allegheny County	Shaler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-1200	1,225	103	11.8	35.5%	1,099 (89.7%)	19 (1.6%)	36 (2.9%)	17 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.3%)	74.9	152^nd of 674 public high schools	77.4%		67.6	222^nd of 634 public high schools	65.0%	70	37.2	63.8	77.3											$20,385	$683	$19,702
Avonworth High School	Public	9-12	304 Josephs Lane	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	Avonworth School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 366-6360	564	50	11.2	11.3%	494 (87.6%)	11 (2.0%)	32 (5.7%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	73.9	164^th of 674 public high schools	75.7%		59.7	296^th of 634 public high schools	53.3%	132	35.3	53.2	86.2											$16,638	$147	$16,491
A W Beattie Career Center	Public	9-12	9600 Babcock Boulevard	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	A W Beattie Career Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 847-1900	6	33	.1		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)
Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1105 Valley St	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Sto-Rox School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 771-3213	517	33	15.5	92.5%	129 (25.0%)	300 (58.0%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (13.9%)	4.6	647^th of 674 public high schools	4.0%		3.4	613^th of 634 public high schools	3.3%	34	2.4	4.2	28.0		2.9	0.0	1.5	9.5	9.5		11.5	9.0	10.3	$23,824	$3,044	$20,780
North Allegheny High School	Public	9-12	10375 Perry Hwy	Wexford	15090	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 934-7200	2,666	199	13.4	8.4%	1,966 (73.7%)	53 (2.0%)	76 (2.9%)	506 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (2.4%)	94.1	19^th of 674 public high schools	97.2%		89.9	25^th of 634 public high schools	96.1%	6	64.4	78.1	92.9											$18,508	$277	$18,230
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	Public	6-12	111 9th St	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6100	845	49	17.1	99.9%	504 (59.6%)	230 (27.2%)	21 (2.5%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.5%)	77.9	128^th of 674 public high schools	81.0%		89.7	26^th of 634 public high schools	95.9%	102	53.8	52.6	82.3	55.2	51.2	47.6	51.6	80.6	80.6	86.4	80.7	84.3	84.1	$26,123	$3,361	$22,762
Passport Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	933 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Passport Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 376-3724	134	6	24.3		6 (4.5%)	125 (93.3%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.3	674^th of 674 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)		0.0	18.2											$27,854	$3,519	$24,335

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