For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 48,673 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA are Fox Chapel Area High School, Quaker Valley High School and North Allegheny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Allegheny County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fox Chapel Area High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allegheny County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Chapel Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,280 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Quaker Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Beaver St
Leetsdale, PA 15056
(412) 749-6000
Leetsdale, PA 15056
(412) 749-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
North Allegheny High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10375 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-7200
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 934-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 344-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,789 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Pine-richland High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Warrendale Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(724) 625-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
(Math: 52% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 529-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 826 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Upper Saint Clair High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
West Allegheny Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Bethel Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(412) 854-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Montour High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Old Clairton Rd
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 655-8610
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Keystone Oaks High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Kelton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 571-6040
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Hampton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2929 Mccully Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-6376
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Shady Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 529-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Deer Lakes High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 East Union Rd
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Cheswick, PA 15024
(724) 265-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Moon Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8353 University Blvd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-9440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 Thackeray St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-7620
Gr: 6-12 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
North Hills High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412) 318-1402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,433 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Shaler Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2121.
Riverview Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Hulton Rd
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Oakmont, PA 15139
(412) 828-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,029 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Avonworth High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2424.
Chartiers Valley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2273
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Forbes Road Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 373-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Parkway West Career And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Steubenville Pike
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 923-1772
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
South Park Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Eagle Ridge Dr
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
South Park, PA 15129
(412) 655-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Brentwood Sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4940
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
Springdale Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Baldwin Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4653 Clairton Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,019 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Marguerite Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Highlands Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pacific Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 226-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Plum Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 1,249 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3535.
Northgate Mshs
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Gr: 7-12 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 38%
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Gr: K-5 | 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 97%
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 27%
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Gr: PK-7 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Gr: 9-12
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-3
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 90%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Gr: 4-6 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Gr: 8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 7-9 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-6 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 91%
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Gr: K-2 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Gr: K-2 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Allegheny County, PA include Fox Chapel Area High School, Quaker Valley High School and North Allegheny High School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Allegheny County?
68 public high schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allegheny County include: Pittsburgh Brashear High School vs. Pittsburgh Carrick High School, Pittsburgh Carrick High School vs. Pittsburgh Brashear High School, Cornell High School vs. Clairton Middle School High School
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