Avonworth HS

564 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Avonworth High School, located in the suburban community of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the sole high school serving the Avonworth School District. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school consistently earns high rankings within the state for its commitment to college readiness, STEM integration, and a broad range of Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings. It serves a relatively compact student body, which fosters a close-knit campus culture where faculty and staff provide personalized attention to student growth and development.

Beyond the classroom, Avonworth High School places a strong emphasis on the "whole student," offering a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-caliber athletics, fine and performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating critical thinking, global citizenship, and community engagement. By balancing high academic standards with a supportive social atmosphere, Avonworth remains a prominent educational institution in the North Hills area, preparing its students for success in higher education and diverse career pathways.

564

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avonworth HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	32
Black	11
Asian	15
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
494 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (5.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.7 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Two or More
11 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avonworth SD
Phone:	(412)366-6360
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 120