Pine-Richland High School

Summary:

Pine-Richland High School is a public high school located in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,413 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine-Richland High School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher percentages of students scoring proficient or better on Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 94.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 98.2% over the past few years, and a very low dropout rate. Additionally, Pine-Richland School District has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Northgate Middle/High School, Seneca Valley High School, and Shaler Area High School, Pine-Richland High School generally outperforms these schools in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $16,083 to $18,809 in recent years, and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.4, likely contribute to its continued success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 Warrendale Rd
       Gibsonia, PA  15044-6175


(724) 625-4444

District: Pine-Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,809 Help


Feeder schools for Pine-Richland High School:

Elementary:    Hance Elementary School
    Richland Elementary School
    Wexford Elementary School
Middle:    Eden Hall Upper Elementary School
    Pine-Richland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,432

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Asian:
5.7%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine-Richland High School ranks better than 98.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pine-Richland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Asian (5.7%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine-Richland High School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine-Richland High School is $18,809.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine-Richland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine-Richland High School 8th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pine-Richland High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pine-Richland High School

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Rank History for all students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.30 41st 583 93.0%
2004 92.12 20th 590 96.6%
2005 88.40 23rd 593 96.1%
2006 85.74 34th 604 94.4%
2007 86.39 32nd 615 94.8%
2008 84.02 50th 621 91.9%
2009 82.15 69th 632 89.1%
2010 73.36 151st 649 76.7%
2011 79.93 77th 660 88.3%
2012 87.70 23rd 664 96.5%
2013 85.83 40th 591 93.2%
2014 91.79 13th 580 97.8%
2015 88.17 29th 680 95.7%
2016 86.26 35th 677 94.8%
2017 89.03 21st 663 96.8%
2018 87.11 34th 673 94.9%
2019 88.55 33rd 693 95.2%
2021 91.14 9th 537 98.3%
2022 86.22 54th 634 91.5%
2023 96.04 9th 674 98.7%
2024 96.65 8th 686 98.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.70 7th 150 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.83 54th 652 91.7%
2024 96.39 16th 664 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.21 9th 665 98.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.61 14th 502 97.2%
2024 99.75 4th 513 99.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.11 6th 662 99.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.88 7th 112 93.8%
2024 77.76 22nd 121 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.90 14th 274 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pine-Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.14 10th 577 98.3%
2024 96.12 12th 595 98.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Open Quote Pine Richland is one of the worst schools a student can be subjected to. The staff are almost all rigid unsympathetic lunatics. They care about social status above all else. It is ingrained into the minds of the students that Football is king and nothing else matters. It is a horrible experience and should be addressed my the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Open Quote Unless you have alot of money to "keep up with the Jone's" in this school district, your child will be subject to constant "bullying" by students, teachers and administrators. The "Rich" parents control this school. My child went through "H***" and so did I as a parent throughout the whole high school experience. The school has had 3 suicides in the last 3 years and basically covered them up so as to not ruine their reputation. My child was on the "watch" list as a danger to himself or others and simply stopped trying. I should've taken my child out but I was listening to the "Professionals" and went along with the whole process. Extremely intelligent strait "A" kid graduated with a 1.9% GPA. Sad.. Signed: Very proud parent of a child serving his country in the U.S. Military!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine-Richland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1989 593 2 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1990 520 3 0 7 6 n/a n/a 0 536
1991 501 1 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 517 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 558 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 601 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1995 747 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1996 747 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 763
1997 783 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 869 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1999 924 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 937
2000 1011 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
2001 1115 7 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1131
2002 1121 13 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1144
2003 1121 13 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 1144
2004 1108 13 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1127
2005 1207 19 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1245
2006 1287 19 17 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1330
2007 1326 18 29 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1385
2008 1336 8 33 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1390
2009 1387 7 31 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1442
2010 1395 9 43 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1467
2011 1428 11 40 20 1 0 0 0 1500
2012 1472 15 51 15 1 0 0 0 1554
2013 1471 22 50 18 1 0 0 0 1562
2014 1437 20 48 21 1 0 0 0 1527
2015 1413 20 52 24 4 0 2 0 1515
2016 1416 21 58 34 4 0 5 0 1538
2017 1389 14 62 33 2 0 5 0 1505
2018 1395 21 79 35 3 1 11 0 1545
2019 1395 19 77 40 1 0 11 0 1543
2020 1317 22 68 37 2 0 17 0 1463
2021 1264 25 74 41 3 0 21 0 1428
2022 1265 23 71 39 3 0 30 0 1431
2023 1237 20 75 40 5 0 36 0 1413
2024 1241 19 82 45 4 1 40 0 1432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine-Richland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 644 44.0 14.6 n/a
1989 603 46.5 12.9 n/a
1990 536 43.1 12.4 0
1991 512 40.0 12.8 n/a
1992 526 39.5 13.3 n/a
1993 572 40.1 14.3 n/a
1994 613 42.0 14.6 n/a
1995 763 53.8 14.2 n/a
1996 763 53.8 14.2 n/a
1997 792 55.8 14.2 n/a
1998 879 62.5 14.1 n/a
1999 937 69.1 13.6 n/a
2000 1020 69.9 14.6 3.4
2001 1131 79.4 14.2 2.7
2002 1144 84.9 13.5 2.4
2003 1144 84.9 13.5 2.4
2004 1127 87.9 12.8 2.8
2005 1245 91.1 13.7 2.2
2006 1330 94.8 14.0 3.1
2007 1385 96.6 14.3 3.5
2008 1390 89.1 15.6 3.2
2009 1442 100.2 14.4 4.6
2010 1467 100.7 14.5 5.5
2011 1500 102.7 14.6 5.3
2012 1554 104.5 14.8 4.8
2013 1562 100.6 15.5 5
2014 1527 99.7 15.3 8.3
2015 1515 99.0 15.3 8.8
2016 1538 101.0 15.2 8.3
2017 1505 101.2 14.8 8.8
2018 1545 103.3 14.9 7.6
2019 1543 102.0 15.1 8
2020 1463 103.0 14.1 7.1
2021 1428 102.6 13.9 5
2022 1431 99.1 14.4 6.6
2023 1413 105.1 13.4 6.9
2024 1432 101.6 14.0 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pine-Richland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 644 44.0 14.6 n/a
1989 603 46.5 12.9 n/a
1990 536 43.1 12.4 0
1991 512 40.0 12.8 n/a
1992 526 39.5 13.3 n/a
1993 572 40.1 14.3 n/a
1994 613 42.0 14.6 n/a
1995 763 53.8 14.2 n/a
1996 763 53.8 14.2 n/a
1997 792 55.8 14.2 n/a
1998 879 62.5 14.1 n/a
1999 937 69.1 13.6 n/a
2000 1020 69.9 14.6 3.4
2001 1131 79.4 14.2 2.7
2002 1144 84.9 13.5 2.4
2003 1144 84.9 13.5 2.4
2004 1127 87.9 12.8 2.8
2005 1245 91.1 13.7 2.2
2006 1330 94.8 14.0 3.1
2007 1385 96.6 14.3 3.5
2008 1390 89.1 15.6 3.2
2009 1442 100.2 14.4 4.6
2010 1467 100.7 14.5 5.5
2011 1500 102.7 14.6 5.3
2012 1554 104.5 14.8 4.8
2013 1562 100.6 15.5 5
2014 1527 99.7 15.3 8.3
2015 1515 99.0 15.3 8.8
2016 1538 101.0 15.2 8.3
2017 1505 101.2 14.8 8.8
2018 1545 103.3 14.9 7.6
2019 1543 102.0 15.1 8
2020 1463 103.0 14.1 7.1
2021 1428 102.6 13.9 5
2022 1431 99.1 14.4 6.6
2023 1413 105.1 13.4 6.9
2024 1432 101.6 14.0 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pine-Richland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (1.8%) $15,800 (98.2%) $16,083
2020 $299 (1.8%) $16,783 (98.2%) $17,082
2021 $566 (3.1%) $17,488 (96.9%) $18,054
2022 $560 (3.0%) $18,250 (97.0%) $18,809

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine-Richland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 9th of 674 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pine-Richland High School)90.774.9
 15.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pine-Richland High School)84.582.8
 1.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pine-Richland High School)92.194.2
 2.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15431413
 8.4%
African American1920
 5.3%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian7775
 2.6%
Hispanic4040
Pacific Islander00
White13951237
 11.3%
Two or More Races1136
 227.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%6.9%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine-Richland High School

Yes! Pine-Richland High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,432 students attended Pine-Richland High School.

Students at Pine-Richland High School are 87% White, 6% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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