NORTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

North Hills MS is a public middle school that is part of the North Hills SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 641 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, North Hills MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

North Hills Middle School, located at 55 Rochester Road in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serves as a key academic institution within the North Hills School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of students in grades 7 and 8, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, North Hills Middle School is known for cultivating a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and the arts. The school utilizes its official website, [www.nhsd.net](http://www.nhsd.net), as a central hub for communication, providing families with essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental engagement. By prioritizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in the North Hills High School environment and beyond.

For more information, contact North Hills MS at (412) 318-1452 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 Rochester Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15229-1188
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NORTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 641 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
North Hills SD
Total Students:
641
Teachers:
50.63
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th 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 641 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Black or African American
5.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.