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Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Pittsburgh SD

Allderdice High School is located in Pittsburgh, PA and is one of 17 high schools in Pittsburgh School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1379 students in grades 9-12.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Allderdice High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Allderdice High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Allderdice High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Allderdice High School's students and teachers. more

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2409 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

(412) 422-4800

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1379

48% 52%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Allderdice High School had 38% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

53%

Black

38%

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Pittsburgh SD District Spending

$15,175Per Pupil

The Pittsburgh SD spends $15,175 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Pittsburgh SD District

13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Allderdice High School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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5 out of 10

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