Penn Hills High School is a public secondary school located in Penn Hills, east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the sole high school operated by the Penn Hills School District. In the 2018–19 school year, enrollment was reported as 1,186 pupils in 9th through 12th grades.
Serving 1,090 students in grades 9-12, Penn Hills Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,090 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penn Hills Sr. High School's student population of 1,090 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,090 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Penn Hills Sr. High School 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 Penn Hills Sr. High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
67%
14%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Hills Sr. High School's ranking?
Penn Hills Sr. High School is ranked #1636 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penn Hills Sr. High School often compared to?
Penn Hills Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills High School, Gateway Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penn Hills Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Penn Hills Sr. High School is 84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Penn Hills Sr. High School?
1,090 students attend Penn Hills Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Penn Hills Sr. High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Hills Sr. High School?
Penn Hills Sr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Hills Sr. High School offer ?
Penn Hills Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Penn Hills Sr. High School part of?
Penn Hills Sr. High School is part of Penn Hills School District.
In what neighborhood is Penn Hills Sr. High School located?
Penn Hills Sr. High School is located in the Penn Ridge neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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