Is Pittsburgh Perry High School a good school?

Pittsburgh Perry High School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Pittsburgh Perry High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Pittsburgh Perry High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pittsburgh Perry High School?

Students at Pittsburgh Perry High School are 80% African American, 10% White, 9% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Pittsburgh Perry High School?

Pittsburgh Perry High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Pittsburgh King K-8 Elementary : Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 Elementary : Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 Elementary : Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 Middle : Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

Pittsburgh Perry High School

Summary:

Pittsburgh Perry High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 353. The school is part of the Pittsburgh School District, which is ranked 461 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pittsburgh Perry High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania high schools, with a statewide rank between 550-650 out of 674-693 schools in recent years. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 12.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, 8.8% in Biology, and 21.1% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 71.2% to 88.6% in recent years, which is generally lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage (over 99%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 and Avonworth High School, Pittsburgh Perry High School's academic performance is significantly lower, with much higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams. The racial makeup of Pittsburgh Perry High School is also more heavily skewed towards African American students (79.6%) compared to nearby schools like Avonworth High School (1.95% African American) and North Hills Senior High School (4.77% African American).

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

3875 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214-1824

(412) 529-3400

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
616^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,554

Feeder schools for Pittsburgh Perry High School:

Elementary:	Pittsburgh King K-8
	Pittsburgh Manchester K-8
	Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
	Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5
Middle:	Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.6%

White:

10.2%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pittsburgh Perry High School ranks worse than 91.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.71. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pittsburgh Perry 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: African American (79.6%), White (10.2%), two or more races (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Perry High School is 9.7, which is the 3^rd best among 9 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)

Compare Pittsburgh Perry High School employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Perry High School is $23,554, which is the lowest among 9 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Perry High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Perry High School 616^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pittsburgh Perry High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

African American students:

Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pittsburgh Perry High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	27.26	480^th	583	17.7%
2004	18.93	512^th	590	13.2%
2005	10.50	540^th	593	8.9%
2006	19.46	538^th	604	10.9%
2007	22.12	531^st	615	13.7%
2008	16.85	556^th	621	10.5%
2009	11.17	578^th	632	8.5%
2010	10.47	603^rd	649	7.1%
2011	15.85	589^th	660	10.8%
2012	5.46	616^th	664	7.2%
2013	2.12	561^st	591	5.1%
2014	2.23	550^th	580	5.2%
2015	7.27	609^th	680	10.4%
2016	1.77	637^th	677	5.9%
2017	7.46	595^th	663	10.3%
2018	4.93	615^th	673	8.6%
2019	4.35	638^th	693	7.9%
2022	4.59	601^st	634	5.2%
2023	7.71	616^th	674	8.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.77	598^th	652	8.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.34	487^th	502	3.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Perry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.33	227^th	260	12.7%

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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 Pittsburgh Perry High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	414	430	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	-18	835
1989	420	409	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	834
1990	388	407	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	802
1991	397	408	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1992	387	403	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	795
1993	415	446	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	868
1994	429	438	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
1995	521	480	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1996	521	480	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1009
1997	538	469	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1998	583	471	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1999	545	490	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2000	532	504	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1041
2001	538	519	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1066
2002	481	498	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	991
2003	481	498	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	991
2004	453	568	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2005	444	596	6	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2006	410	590	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1011
2007	360	572	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	942
2008	297	484	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	36	824
2009	240	475	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	32	755
2010	222	509	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	28	762
2011	187	448	1	2	0	0	34	0	672
2012	158	458	1	2	0	0	33	0	652
2013	186	694	0	4	2	0	46	0	932
2014	136	577	2	4	2	0	40	0	761
2015	93	433	1	7	1	0	27	0	562
2016	73	356	1	5	0	0	35	0	470
2017	57	339	0	5	0	0	31	0	432
2018	53	337	3	6	0	0	36	0	435
2019	69	335	3	6	0	0	30	0	443
2020	54	281	1	3	0	0	22	0	361
2021	50	284	0	2	0	1	26	0	363
2022	46	260	1	3	0	1	24	0	335
2023	36	281	0	5	0	0	31	0	353

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 Perry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	835	49.5	16.8	n/a
1989	834	51.5	16.1	n/a
1990	802	50.5	15.8	0
1991	812	52.0	15.6	n/a
1992	795	49.5	16.0	n/a
1993	868	51.0	17.0	n/a
1994	871	51.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1009	59.5	17.0	n/a
1996	1009	59.5	17.0	n/a
1997	1014	62.0	16.4	n/a
1998	1061	61.7	17.2	n/a
1999	1044	66.0	15.8	n/a
2000	1041	66.0	15.8	44.4
2001	1066	67.5	15.8	40
2002	991	64.5	15.4	40.4
2003	991	64.5	15.4	40.4
2004	1033	64.8	15.9	40.4
2005	1053	73.6	14.3	38
2006	1011	74.0	13.7	49.8
2007	942	70.5	13.4	54.1
2008	824	61.0	13.5	66.6
2009	755	59.0	12.8	66.5
2010	762	56.5	13.4	76.7
2011	672	54.0	12.4	60
2012	652	53.5	12.1	80.2
2013	932	58.0	16.0	75.8
2014	761	56.4	13.4	91.1
2015	562	52.0	10.8	84.7
2016	470	40.0	11.7	85.1
2017	432	41.0	10.5	82.4
2018	435	40.0	10.8	80.9
2019	443	43.3	10.2	99.3
2020	361	39.3	9.1	100
2021	363	39.3	9.2	100
2022	335	39.3	8.5	99.1
2023	353	36.3	9.7	99.7

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 Perry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	835	49.5	16.8	n/a
1989	834	51.5	16.1	n/a
1990	802	50.5	15.8	0
1991	812	52.0	15.6	n/a
1992	795	49.5	16.0	n/a
1993	868	51.0	17.0	n/a
1994	871	51.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1009	59.5	17.0	n/a
1996	1009	59.5	17.0	n/a
1997	1014	62.0	16.4	n/a
1998	1061	61.7	17.2	n/a
1999	1044	66.0	15.8	n/a
2000	1041	66.0	15.8	44.4
2001	1066	67.5	15.8	40
2002	991	64.5	15.4	40.4
2003	991	64.5	15.4	40.4
2004	1033	64.8	15.9	40.4
2005	1053	73.6	14.3	38
2006	1011	74.0	13.7	49.8
2007	942	70.5	13.4	54.1
2008	824	61.0	13.5	66.6
2009	755	59.0	12.8	66.5
2010	762	56.5	13.4	76.7
2011	672	54.0	12.4	60
2012	652	53.5	12.1	80.2
2013	932	58.0	16.0	75.8
2014	761	56.4	13.4	91.1
2015	562	52.0	10.8	84.7
2016	470	40.0	11.7	85.1
2017	432	41.0	10.5	82.4
2018	435	40.0	10.8	80.9
2019	443	43.3	10.2	99.3
2020	361	39.3	9.1	100
2021	363	39.3	9.2	100
2022	335	39.3	8.5	99.1
2023	353	36.3	9.7	99.7

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 Pittsburgh Perry High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,669 (8.6%)	$17,692 (91.4%)	$19,361
2020	$1,971 (9.4%)	$18,944 (90.6%)	$20,914
2021	$2,112 (7.3%)	$26,725 (92.7%)	$28,837
2022	$3,030 (12.9%)	$20,524 (87.1%)	$23,554

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Perry 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 638^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 616^th of 674 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pittsburgh Perry High School)	21.3	12.3	9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pittsburgh Perry High School)	11.8	8.8	3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pittsburgh Perry High School)	33.3	21.1	12.2%
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	443	353	20.3%
African American	335	281	16.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	36	47.8%
Two or More Races	30	31	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.3%	99.7%	0.4%

Schools Near Pittsburgh Perry 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	914 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 392-4601	310	33	9.3	100.0%	6 (1.9%)	293 (94.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9.7	604^th of 674 public high schools	10.4%		5.5	591^st of 634 public high schools	6.8%	13	0.0	20.7	37.9	2.2	0.0	7.2	3.1	26.9	26.9	8.9	14.3	21.5	14.8	$29,749	$4,405	$25,344
City Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	201 Stanwix Street	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	City Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 690-2489	556	48	11.5	59.7%	153 (27.5%)	309 (55.6%)	11 (2.0%)	13 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (12.1%)	24.5	537^th of 674 public high schools	20.3%		35	475^th of 634 public high schools	25.1%	62	16.0	19.2	56.8											$20,712	$1,214	$19,498
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	Public	6-12	3117 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5900	286	36	8.0	99.3%	16 (5.6%)	254 (88.8%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	5.5	635^th of 674 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	4.2	6.1	29.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	13.6	13.6	37.5	6.3	9.1	16.7	$25,233	$3,246	$21,987

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