HIGHCLIFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highcliff El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 617 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Highcliff El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highcliff Elementary School is located in the North Hills School District, serving students in the Ross Township area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and a strong sense of community. The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, often focusing on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Highcliff Elementary benefits from its affiliation with the broader North Hills School District, which provides the school with consistent resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured approach to student achievement. The faculty and staff prioritize building positive relationships with families to ensure a collaborative partnership in student progress. With its suburban setting and focus on inclusivity, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, preparing them for future success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Highcliff El Sch at (412) 318-1582 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

156 Peony Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
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HIGHCLIFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 617 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
North Hills SD
Total Students:
617
Teachers:
38.73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 617 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHCLIFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black or African American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
Asian
1.0%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.