Allegheny County Schools & Education
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,323
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#37
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Allegheny County
Measured School Summary
Allegheny County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.4%.
Funding Context
Allegheny County spends $11,323 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Allegheny County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
275 public schools and 73 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
89.4%
0.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,323
$987 above the state average
School coverage
275
73 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Allegheny County has 275 public schools across 73 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Allegheny County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Allegheny County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#37
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Pittsburgh SD
Elementary to high school visible
19,719 students
56 listed schools in this county slice.
North Allegheny SD
Elementary to high school visible
8,419 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Mt Lebanon SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,478 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
North Hills SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,569 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Pittsburgh SD is the largest listed district slice, with 56 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Allegheny County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Allegheny County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Massive Urban and Suburban Powerhouse
Allegheny County operates a vast educational system with 275 public schools across 73 districts, making it one of the largest in the state. Over 141,197 students are enrolled in a diverse array of 154 elementary schools and dozens of secondary facilities. The infrastructure includes specialized education centers and 25 charter schools to meet varied learning needs.
Pittsburgh and Suburban Giants
Pittsburgh School District is the county's largest, managing 56 schools and nearly 20,000 students. Other major players include North Allegheny School District, which serves 8,419 students, and the high-ranking Mt Lebanon School District. Charter schools represent 9.1% of all schools, offering significant choice for families within the metropolitan area.
A Predominantly Suburban Experience
The majority of the county's schools—200 in total—are located in suburban settings, though 68 schools serve the urban core of Pittsburgh. High schools like North Allegheny can be massive, housing over 2,600 students, while the average school across the county maintains about 515 students. This variety ensures families can choose between bustling urban campuses and quieter suburban school yards.
School Overview
Total Schools
275
in Allegheny County
Reported Enrollment
141,197
275 schools reporting
School Districts
73
districts
Charter Schools
25
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
73 School Districts in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh SD
GuideNorth Allegheny SD
GuideMt Lebanon SD
GuideNorth Hills SD
GuideBaldwin-Whitehall SD
GuidePine-Richland SD
GuideFox Chapel Area SD
GuideMoon Area SD
GuideBethel Park SD
GuideUpper St. Clair SD
Guide275 Public Schools in Allegheny County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 32 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 275 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Allegheny HS | Profile | North Allegheny SD | Wexford, 15090Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,666 |
| Baldwin SHS | Profile | Baldwin-Whitehall SD | Pittsburgh, 15236Suburb: Large | 7–12 | High | 2,086 |
| Mt Lebanon SHS | Profile | Mt Lebanon SD | Pittsburgh, 15228Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,840 |
| Pine-Richland HS | Profile | Pine-Richland SD | Gibsonia, 15044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,413 |
| North Hills SHS | Profile | North Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15229Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,383 |
| Pittsburgh Allderdice HS | Profile | Pittsburgh SD | Pittsburgh, 15217City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,362 |
| Bethel Park HS | Profile | Bethel Park SD | Bethel Park, 15102Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,338 |
| Upper Saint Clair HS | Profile | Upper St. Clair SD | Pittsburgh, 15241Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,288 |
| Fox Chapel Area HS | Profile | Fox Chapel Area SD | Pittsburgh, 15238Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,283 |
| Penn Hills El Sch | Profile | Penn Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15235Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 1,279 |
| Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS | Profile | Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS | Sewickley, 15143Suburb: Large | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 1,226 |
| Plum SHS | Profile | Plum Borough SD | Plum, 15239Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,226 |
| Shaler Area HS | Profile | Shaler Area SD | Pittsburgh, 15209Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,225 |
| Moon SHS | Profile | Moon Area SD | Moon Township, 15108Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,218 |
| Montour El Sch | Profile | Montour SD | McKees Rocks, 15136Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 1,191 |
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Profile | Baldwin-Whitehall SD | Pittsburgh, 15236Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 1,143 |
| Gateway SHS | Profile | Gateway SD | Monroeville, 15146Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,135 |
| Penn Hills SHS | Profile | Penn Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15235Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,107 |
| South Fayette Twp HS | Profile | South Fayette Township SD | McDonald, 15057Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,074 |
| North Hills MS | Profile | North Hills SD | Pittsburgh, 15229Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,070 |
North Allegheny HS
North Allegheny SD
Wexford, 15090 / Suburb: Large
Baldwin SHS
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Pittsburgh, 15236 / Suburb: Large
Mt Lebanon SHS
Mt Lebanon SD
Pittsburgh, 15228 / Suburb: Large
Pine-Richland HS
Pine-Richland SD
Gibsonia, 15044 / Suburb: Large
North Hills SHS
North Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15229 / Suburb: Large
Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Pittsburgh SD
Pittsburgh, 15217 / City: Large
Bethel Park HS
Bethel Park SD
Bethel Park, 15102 / Suburb: Large
Upper Saint Clair HS
Upper St. Clair SD
Pittsburgh, 15241 / Suburb: Large
Fox Chapel Area HS
Fox Chapel Area SD
Pittsburgh, 15238 / Suburb: Large
Penn Hills El Sch
Penn Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15235 / Suburb: Large
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS
Sewickley, 15143 / Suburb: Large
Plum SHS
Plum Borough SD
Plum, 15239 / Suburb: Large
Shaler Area HS
Shaler Area SD
Pittsburgh, 15209 / Suburb: Large
Moon SHS
Moon Area SD
Moon Township, 15108 / Suburb: Large
Montour El Sch
Montour SD
McKees Rocks, 15136 / Suburb: Large
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Baldwin-Whitehall SD
Pittsburgh, 15236 / Suburb: Large
Gateway SHS
Gateway SD
Monroeville, 15146 / Suburb: Large
Penn Hills SHS
Penn Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15235 / Suburb: Large
South Fayette Twp HS
South Fayette Township SD
McDonald, 15057 / Suburb: Large
North Hills MS
North Hills SD
Pittsburgh, 15229 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,323
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
Allegheny County operates a vast educational system with 275 public schools across 73 districts, making it one of the largest in the state. Over 141,197 students are enrolled in a diverse array of 154 elementary schools and dozens of secondary facilities. The infrastructure includes specialized education centers and 25 charter schools to meet varied learning needs.
What are the major school districts in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
Pittsburgh School District is the county's largest, managing 56 schools and nearly 20,000 students. Other major players include North Allegheny School District, which serves 8,419 students, and the high-ranking Mt Lebanon School District. Charter schools represent 9.1% of all schools, offering significant choice for families within the metropolitan area.
What is the school experience like in Allegheny County?
The majority of the county's schools—200 in total—are located in suburban settings, though 68 schools serve the urban core of Pittsburgh. High schools like North Allegheny can be massive, housing over 2,600 students, while the average school across the county maintains about 515 students. This variety ensures families can choose between bustling urban campuses and quieter suburban school yards.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.