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Baldwin-Whitehall School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,463 students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Baldwin-Whitehall School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,463 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baldwin-Whitehall School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#247 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
63%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,999 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,007
$23,696
Spending / Student
$14,999
$23,119
Best Baldwin-Whitehall School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 Curry Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7525
Grades: 1-2
| 721 students
Rank: #22.
J.e. Harrison Education Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Windvale Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 885-7530
Grades: 3-6
| 1,409 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Sr. High 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
| 2,019 students
Rank: n/an/a
5151 Mcannulty Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 714-2020
Grades: K
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,463 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District is ranked #253 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
63% of Baldwin-Whitehall School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin-Whitehall School District?
Baldwin-Whitehall School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Baldwin-Whitehall School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,999 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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