Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Summary:

Pittsburgh Carrick High School is a public high school serving 594 students in grades 9-12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Pittsburgh School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, graduation rates slightly below the state average, and a relatively high dropout rate compared to nearby schools.

Pittsburgh Carrick High School's proficiency rates on Keystone Exams are significantly below the state and district averages, with only 33.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 26.5% in Biology, and 61.4% in Literature. The school's performance also varies greatly among different student subgroups, with female students ranking 407 out of 665 Pennsylvania high schools, while male students rank 513 out of 662. The school serves a high percentage of low-socioeconomic-status students, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a significant population of students with disabilities.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and Baldwin Senior High School, Pittsburgh Carrick High School performs significantly worse, with higher academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and overall rankings. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has relatively high per-student spending, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of funding, but rather how the resources are being utilized and allocated to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 125 Parkfield St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15210-4111


(412) 529-7700

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,633 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
White:
40.1%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Pittsburgh Carrick High School ranks worse than 70.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked high schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Carrick 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: African American (43.9%), White (40.1%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Carrick High School is 9.6, which is the 2nd best among 9 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Carrick High School employs 61.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Carrick High School is $24,633. 7 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Carrick High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Carrick High School 482nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pittsburgh Carrick High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 466th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.19 411th 583 29.5%
2004 27.08 479th 590 18.8%
2005 18.84 514th 593 13.3%
2006 17.50 544th 604 9.9%
2007 33.89 496th 615 19.3%
2008 26.98 517th 621 16.7%
2009 30.80 515th 632 18.5%
2010 22.32 561st 649 13.6%
2011 26.26 553rd 660 16.2%
2012 26.75 543rd 664 18.2%
2013 23.71 502nd 591 15.1%
2014 8.17 530th 580 8.6%
2015 31.38 529th 680 22.2%
2016 36.20 507th 677 25.1%
2017 28.21 516th 663 22.2%
2018 39.52 486th 673 27.8%
2019 33.38 513th 693 26.0%
2021 25.30 442nd 537 17.7%
2022 25.76 509th 634 19.7%
2023 30.70 506th 674 24.9%
2024 36.22 482nd 686 29.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.74 471st 652 27.8%
2024 54.58 304th 664 54.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.21 407th 665 38.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.31 365th 502 27.3%
2024 43.54 247th 513 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.65 513th 662 22.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.06 198th 260 23.8%
2024 41.27 159th 284 44.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.43 454th 577 21.3%
2024 33.93 417th 595 29.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1224 381 4 1 0 n/a n/a -90 1520
1989 1125 340 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1468
1990 1073 306 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1383
1991 1029 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1326
1992 1074 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1362
1993 1100 295 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1402
1994 1144 296 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1445
1995 1162 295 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1469
1996 1162 295 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1469
1997 1182 288 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1478
1998 1151 312 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1470
1999 1115 296 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1421
2000 1067 295 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1371
2001 1017 281 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1307
2002 971 347 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1327
2003 971 347 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1327
2004 938 418 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1364
2005 911 416 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
2006 752 422 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1191
2007 674 418 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1108
2008 562 315 7 5 1 n/a n/a 29 919
2009 541 371 5 4 2 n/a n/a 30 953
2010 505 323 2 7 1 n/a n/a 38 876
2011 457 306 7 5 2 0 42 0 819
2012 404 301 9 7 2 0 36 0 759
2013 440 309 7 10 2 0 55 0 823
2014 475 285 6 9 3 0 59 0 837
2015 483 269 7 12 2 0 54 0 827
2016 478 263 12 14 3 0 70 0 840
2017 443 274 16 16 1 0 62 0 812
2018 375 264 19 12 0 0 67 0 737
2019 338 268 17 17 0 0 77 0 717
2020 295 293 17 17 0 0 78 0 700
2021 277 285 16 15 0 0 67 0 660
2022 253 284 20 17 0 0 64 0 638
2023 238 261 17 15 0 0 63 0 594

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1520 94.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1468 89.5 16.4 n/a
1990 1383 88.0 15.7 0
1991 1326 89.5 14.8 n/a
1992 1362 90.5 15.0 n/a
1993 1402 91.0 15.4 n/a
1994 1445 94.5 15.3 n/a
1995 1469 102.0 14.4 n/a
1996 1469 102.0 14.4 n/a
1997 1478 99.0 14.9 n/a
1998 1470 91.0 16.2 n/a
1999 1421 92.0 15.4 n/a
2000 1371 87.0 15.8 40.9
2001 1307 85.0 15.4 35
2002 1327 94.9 14.0 46.2
2003 1327 94.9 14.0 46.2
2004 1364 91.6 14.9 43.3
2005 1340 94.1 14.2 45.7
2006 1191 93.0 12.8 57.8
2007 1108 83.5 13.3 58.5
2008 919 77.0 11.9 71.9
2009 953 69.5 13.7 70.4
2010 876 69.0 12.7 78.4
2011 819 70.0 11.7 70.6
2012 759 64.0 11.8 72.9
2013 823 57.5 14.3 73.4
2014 837 61.2 13.6 79.7
2015 827 55.0 15.0 78.5
2016 840 58.0 14.4 75.4
2017 812 60.7 13.3 66.3
2018 737 60.4 12.2 73.3
2019 717 62.9 11.3 99.4
2020 700 58.9 11.8 99.6
2021 660 56.9 11.5 99.7
2022 638 59.4 10.7 99.5
2023 594 61.4 9.6 100

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 Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1520 94.0 16.1 n/a
1989 1468 89.5 16.4 n/a
1990 1383 88.0 15.7 0
1991 1326 89.5 14.8 n/a
1992 1362 90.5 15.0 n/a
1993 1402 91.0 15.4 n/a
1994 1445 94.5 15.3 n/a
1995 1469 102.0 14.4 n/a
1996 1469 102.0 14.4 n/a
1997 1478 99.0 14.9 n/a
1998 1470 91.0 16.2 n/a
1999 1421 92.0 15.4 n/a
2000 1371 87.0 15.8 40.9
2001 1307 85.0 15.4 35
2002 1327 94.9 14.0 46.2
2003 1327 94.9 14.0 46.2
2004 1364 91.6 14.9 43.3
2005 1340 94.1 14.2 45.7
2006 1191 93.0 12.8 57.8
2007 1108 83.5 13.3 58.5
2008 919 77.0 11.9 71.9
2009 953 69.5 13.7 70.4
2010 876 69.0 12.7 78.4
2011 819 70.0 11.7 70.6
2012 759 64.0 11.8 72.9
2013 823 57.5 14.3 73.4
2014 837 61.2 13.6 79.7
2015 827 55.0 15.0 78.5
2016 840 58.0 14.4 75.4
2017 812 60.7 13.3 66.3
2018 737 60.4 12.2 73.3
2019 717 62.9 11.3 99.4
2020 700 58.9 11.8 99.6
2021 660 56.9 11.5 99.7
2022 638 59.4 10.7 99.5
2023 594 61.4 9.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,715 (8.6%) $18,183 (91.4%) $19,898
2020 $1,899 (9.4%) $18,256 (90.6%) $20,155
2021 $2,117 (7.3%) $26,791 (92.7%) $28,908
2022 $3,169 (12.9%) $21,464 (87.1%) $24,633

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Carrick 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 693 High schoolsRanks 506th of 674 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pittsburgh Carrick High School)50.415.8
 34.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pittsburgh Carrick High School)27.924.1
 3.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pittsburgh Carrick High School)69.262.8
 6.4%
   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 Students717594
 17.2%
African American268261
 2.6%
American Indian00
Asian1717
Hispanic1715
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White338238
 29.6%
Two or More Races7763
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%100%
 0.6%


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Students at Pittsburgh Carrick High School are 44% African American, 40% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Pittsburgh Carrick High School.

Pittsburgh Carrick High School ranks 482nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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