North Allegheny School District

North Allegheny School District (NA or NASD) is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania about 12 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It serves an area of 48 square miles, including Marshall Township, the Town of McCandless, and the boroughs of Bradford Woods and Franklin Park. Not only is the district the largest suburban school district in Allegheny County, but it is also one of the largest employers in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, employing over 1,000.

The North Allegheny School District is regarded as one of the best public school systems in the state of Pennsylvania. North Allegheny has an exceptionally strong academic reputation and regularly scores above statewide and national averages on standardized tests. 63% of its professional staff possesses either a masters degree or a doctorate. Its budget for the 2008-2009 school year is $114,859,520, or $13,709 per student. The school district is one of the top 10 employers in the North Hills section of Allegheny County. The school district houses 7 elementary schools, three middle schools, one intermediate high schools (grades 9-10), and one senior high school (grades 11-12). Read more...