For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 25,365 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, Upper Saint Clair High School and Fox Chapel Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Pittsburgh, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Upper Saint Clair High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsburgh, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Saint Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Chapel Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #44.
North Hills Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #55.
Keystone Oaks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Shaler Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Grades: 6-12
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Brentwood Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
Avonworth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #1111.
Plum Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academ
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1313.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Grades: K-11
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1414.
Northgate Mshs
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1515.
Baldwin Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,086 students
Rank: #1616.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1717.
City Chs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Stanwix Street, Suuite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #1818.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Parkfield St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 529-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodland Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 949 students
Rank: #2020.
Passport Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #2121.
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Perrysville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 529-3400
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 529-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #2222.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Crane Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7300
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 529-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #2323.
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
515 N. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5980
Grades: 6-12
| 750 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
The New Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 56 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pittsburgh Oliver
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Grades: 3-12
| 85 students
Rank: #2626.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Grades: 4-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2727.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #2828.
Propel Cs-montour
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-12
| 791 students
Rank: #2929.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
914 Penn Avenue, Floor 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #3030.
Propel Cs-braddock Hills
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-12
| 791 students
Rank: #3131.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Grades: K-12
| 171 students
Rank: #3232.
Propel Cs-homestead
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Grades: K-12
| 512 students
Rank: #3333.
Academy At Westinghouse
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N. Murtland Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 529-3940
Grades: 6-12
| 651 students
Rank: #3434.
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 529-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 286 students
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
East Hills Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
1400 Crucible St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 928-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
40 Vancouver St
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 921-2727
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
1256 Franklin Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 731-4680
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
90 Georgia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4625
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
324 Charles St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2910
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
7061 Lemington Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3990
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Lifebridge Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
810 S 6th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(877) 525-5992
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
328 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-3980
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
3401 Milwaukee St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-8460
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
2819 Shadeland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 734-6610
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
5251 Holmes St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 784-2273
Grades: K-5
| 156 students
1200 Reedsdale Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 320-2393
Grades: 3-12
| 45 students
61 Reed St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 338-3830
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1802 Jancey St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 665-4995
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
7430 Tioga Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-0305
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
350 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 369-5530
Grades: 9-10
| 1,395 students
Northview Heights Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
310 Mount Pleasant Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
495 Browns Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 318-1642
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Options Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
925 Brushton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 622-3490
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
3454 Pleasantvue Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-7535
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsburgh, PA include Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, Upper Saint Clair High School and Fox Chapel Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsburgh?
34 public high schools are located in Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pittsburgh are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pittsburgh include: Pittsburgh Brashear High School vs. Pittsburgh Carrick High School, Pittsburgh Carrick High School vs. Pittsburgh Brashear High School, Pittsburgh Conroy vs. Pittsburgh Pioneer
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