For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 special education public high schools serving 424 students in Pennsylvania.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Pennsylvania special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David B. Oliver Citywide Academy, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Pennsylvania (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
David B. Oliver Citywide Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy.
How many special education public high schools are located in Pennsylvania?
4 special education public high schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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