Serving 594 students in grades 6-12, Pittsburgh Westinghouse ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Pittsburgh Westinghouse ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Westinghouse is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pittsburgh Westinghouse is ranked #2610 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Westinghouse is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
594 students attend Pittsburgh Westinghouse.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pittsburgh Westinghouse students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Westinghouse?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Westinghouse offer ?
Pittsburgh Westinghouse offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pittsburgh Westinghouse part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
