Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15210


Summary:

The 15210 zip code area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Pittsburgh School District. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with most underperforming compared to district and state averages, a few standout institutions demonstrate the potential for success.

Pittsburgh Carrick High School, the lone high school in the data set, stands out with an 87.5% four-year graduation rate, which is relatively high compared to the district and state averages. However, its academic performance on Keystone Exams is below average, with only 33.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and 26.5% in Biology. Among the elementary schools, Pittsburgh Concord K-5 and Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 are the top performers, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to their peers.

A common challenge across the schools in the 15210 zip code area is the extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.63% to 100%. This indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, which likely contributes to the academic struggles. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the schools are still underperforming, suggesting a need for more targeted and effective allocation of resources to support student success. Addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by these schools will require a comprehensive approach that considers both academic and socioeconomic factors.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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