PENN HILLS SHS

Penn Hills SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Penn Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 82 teachers, Penn Hills SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Penn Hills Senior High School, located at 309 Collins Drive in Pittsburgh, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Penn Hills School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of traditional coursework, honors programs, and career-readiness initiatives. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster school spirit and student engagement outside of the classroom.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Penn Hills Senior High School is integrated into the broader Penn Hills community and emphasizes the importance of student development and community involvement. The district invests in modern facilities and technology to support evolving learning standards. By balancing academic rigor with social and athletic development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips its graduates with the necessary skills to navigate higher education or the workforce upon completion of their high school careers.

For more information, contact Penn Hills SHS at (412) 793-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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PENN HILLS SHS is a public Title I school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Penn Hills SD
Total Students:
1,226
Teachers:
82.5
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 1,226 students

Black or African American
63.2%
White
30.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.