North Hills SHS

www.nhsd.net

1,383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Hills Senior High School, located at 53 Rochester Road in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the North Hills School District. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 10 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school is known for its balanced approach to education, offering a wide array of core curriculum subjects alongside robust elective options, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, arts, and technology-based programs.

Beyond the classroom, North Hills Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into its suburban community, fostering a culture of school pride and academic achievement. By utilizing their official website, www.nhsd.net, the district keeps families and the community informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and the various resources available to support student success.

1,383

Total Students

102.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Hills SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,157
Hispanic	43
Black	66
Asian	38
Two or More	79

White
1,157 (83.7 %)
Two or More
79 (5.7 %)
Black
66 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (3.1 %)
Asian
38 (2.7 %)

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:	North Hills SD
Phone:	(412)318-1402
Website:	http://www.nhsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 9 361

Grade 10 377

Grade 11 326

Grade 12 319