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3 schools in Penn Hills SD

Pennsylvania · 2,903 students · 1 city

Public-school families inside Penn Hills SD pick from 3 schools serving the district's roughly 2,903 K-12 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Penn Hills SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,903
-266 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Penn Hills SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
26.5%#348 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,903#159 of 479#3,328 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#358 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.9:1#421 of 478#5,396 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
55.4%#79 of 378#2,274 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Penn Hills SD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 3,422 to 2,903 students (down 15%) and from 233 to 195 full-time teachers (down 16%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Penn Hills El SchPittsburghElementaryKG-051,228
Penn Hills SHSPittsburghHigh09-121,049
Linton MSPittsburghMiddle06-08626

About Penn Hills SD

As a thinly populated district in Pennsylvania, Penn Hills SD hosts 2,903 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Penn Hills SD comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Penn Hills SD runs about 968 students per school, 70% above the state mean of roughly 569.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Penn Hills SD has declined 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,169 students to 2,903.

On allk12, the community for Penn Hills SD discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Penn Hills SD run?
Penn Hills SD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,903 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Penn Hills SD?
Penn Hills SD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Penn Hills SD?
Penn Hills El Sch is the largest public school in Penn Hills SD by enrollment, with approximately 1,228 students.
What grade levels does Penn Hills SD serve?
Penn Hills SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.