Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Summary:

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is a diverse public high school serving 1,362 students in grades 9-12 within the Pittsburgh School District. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and racial diversity compared to nearby schools.

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School outperforms the district and state in key metrics, with 46.5% of 11th graders proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Algebra I, compared to 24.7% for the district and 34.1% for the state. The school also has a 4-year graduation rate of 88.8%, higher than the district's 92.4% and the state's 88.4%. Notably, the school's student population is more racially diverse, with a balanced representation of White, African American, and Hispanic students, unlike some nearby schools like Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 and Academy at Westinghouse, which have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates.

While Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is a strong-performing school, there are areas for improvement, such as addressing performance gaps between different student subgroups and continuing to support the school's diverse population. The school's high spending per student, at $25,828 compared to the district's $25,964 and the state's $21,429, suggests a commitment to providing resources to support student success. Overall, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School stands out as a high-performing, diverse public high school in the Pittsburgh area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2409 Shady Ave
       Pittsburgh, PA  15217-2409


(412) 529-4800

District: Pittsburgh School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,828 Help


Feeder schools for Pittsburgh Allderdice High School:

Elementary:    Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
    Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
    Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
    Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Middle:    Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  1,362

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.3%
African American:
33.8%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pittsburgh Allderdice High School ranks better than 56.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Pittsburgh School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.04. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pittsburgh Allderdice High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pittsburgh School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.3%), African American (33.8%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is 13. 6 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pittsburgh Allderdice High School employs 104.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is $25,828, which is the 4th highest among 9 high schools in the Pittsburgh School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh Allderdice High School 296th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Pittsburgh Allderdice High School in the ranking list.)

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Pittsburgh School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsburgh School District 461st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

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Rank History for all students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.89 101st 583 82.7%
2004 83.93 78th 590 86.8%
2005 68.26 195th 593 67.1%
2006 70.97 171st 604 71.7%
2007 64.31 252nd 615 59.0%
2008 54.80 339th 621 45.4%
2009 51.50 375th 632 40.7%
2010 64.79 245th 649 62.2%
2011 66.14 254th 660 61.5%
2012 52.47 398th 664 40.1%
2013 42.17 414th 591 29.9%
2014 45.31 388th 580 33.1%
2015 57.77 371st 680 45.4%
2016 44.47 468th 677 30.9%
2017 46.67 436th 663 34.2%
2018 55.97 392nd 673 41.8%
2019 53.40 404th 693 41.7%
2021 37.02 397th 537 26.1%
2022 66.81 234th 634 63.1%
2023 60.04 296th 674 56.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.66 33rd 129 74.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.09 53rd 85 37.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.51 474th 652 27.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.23 247th 502 50.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.23 69th 112 38.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.87 142nd 260 45.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.69 58th 252 77.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.45 159th 577 72.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1196 541 49 5 0 n/a n/a -44 1747
1989 1170 495 47 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1723
1990 1059 469 49 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1590
1991 1055 415 46 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1526
1992 1081 378 51 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1520
1993 1047 337 48 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
1994 1053 326 52 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1436
1995 935 259 49 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1251
1996 935 259 49 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1251
1997 922 327 42 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1294
1998 923 378 39 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1347
1999 1010 400 34 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1457
2000 1053 404 33 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1500
2001 1081 440 31 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1567
2002 1022 493 31 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1566
2003 1022 493 31 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1566
2004 985 497 38 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1533
2005 965 531 34 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1544
2006 957 578 34 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1586
2007 942 692 29 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1678
2008 822 559 25 13 2 n/a n/a 43 1464
2009 783 530 43 19 3 n/a n/a 44 1422
2010 749 502 47 17 3 n/a n/a 53 1371
2011 727 518 55 26 3 0 50 0 1379
2012 684 515 68 27 2 0 56 0 1352
2013 662 534 62 26 0 0 63 0 1347
2014 651 513 69 29 0 0 57 0 1319
2015 638 559 60 40 1 0 50 0 1348
2016 692 596 53 36 2 0 55 0 1434
2017 693 582 56 50 3 0 68 0 1452
2018 738 555 55 55 1 1 78 0 1483
2019 732 560 60 56 0 2 84 0 1494
2020 734 524 49 74 0 2 85 0 1468
2021 705 510 49 83 1 3 79 0 1430
2022 674 508 48 86 1 4 94 0 1415
2023 658 461 47 90 1 5 100 0 1362

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 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1747 108.5 16.1 n/a
1989 1723 102.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1590 107.5 14.7 0
1991 1526 104.5 14.6 n/a
1992 1520 104.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1436 98.0 14.7 n/a
1994 1436 96.0 15.0 n/a
1995 1251 95.5 13.1 n/a
1996 1251 95.5 13.1 n/a
1997 1294 94.5 13.7 n/a
1998 1347 85.0 15.8 n/a
1999 1457 91.0 16.0 n/a
2000 1500 99.5 15.1 23.5
2001 1567 102.3 15.3 21.3
2002 1566 106.7 14.7 24.5
2003 1566 106.7 14.7 24.5
2004 1533 107.2 14.3 23.9
2005 1544 113.5 13.6 24.9
2006 1586 113.0 14.0 28.9
2007 1678 120.5 13.9 31.5
2008 1464 127.5 11.5 36.2
2009 1422 116.0 12.3 39.8
2010 1371 112.0 12.2 49
2011 1379 107.5 12.8 37.6
2012 1352 100.5 13.4 46.5
2013 1347 92.0 14.6 44.6
2014 1319 91.8 14.3 52.2
2015 1348 83.0 16.2 51.6
2016 1434 89.0 16.1 51.7
2017 1452 96.3 15.0 41
2018 1483 103.4 14.3 41.1
2019 1494 102.5 14.5 99.9
2020 1468 103.5 14.1 99.9
2021 1430 106.5 13.4 99.8
2022 1415 106.5 13.2 99.8
2023 1362 104.5 13.0 100

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 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1747 108.5 16.1 n/a
1989 1723 102.0 16.8 n/a
1990 1590 107.5 14.7 0
1991 1526 104.5 14.6 n/a
1992 1520 104.0 14.6 n/a
1993 1436 98.0 14.7 n/a
1994 1436 96.0 15.0 n/a
1995 1251 95.5 13.1 n/a
1996 1251 95.5 13.1 n/a
1997 1294 94.5 13.7 n/a
1998 1347 85.0 15.8 n/a
1999 1457 91.0 16.0 n/a
2000 1500 99.5 15.1 23.5
2001 1567 102.3 15.3 21.3
2002 1566 106.7 14.7 24.5
2003 1566 106.7 14.7 24.5
2004 1533 107.2 14.3 23.9
2005 1544 113.5 13.6 24.9
2006 1586 113.0 14.0 28.9
2007 1678 120.5 13.9 31.5
2008 1464 127.5 11.5 36.2
2009 1422 116.0 12.3 39.8
2010 1371 112.0 12.2 49
2011 1379 107.5 12.8 37.6
2012 1352 100.5 13.4 46.5
2013 1347 92.0 14.6 44.6
2014 1319 91.8 14.3 52.2
2015 1348 83.0 16.2 51.6
2016 1434 89.0 16.1 51.7
2017 1452 96.3 15.0 41
2018 1483 103.4 14.3 41.1
2019 1494 102.5 14.5 99.9
2020 1468 103.5 14.1 99.9
2021 1430 106.5 13.4 99.8
2022 1415 106.5 13.2 99.8
2023 1362 104.5 13.0 100

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 Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,777 (8.6%) $18,841 (91.4%) $20,618
2020 $2,019 (9.4%) $19,410 (90.6%) $21,429
2021 $2,047 (7.3%) $25,897 (92.7%) $27,944
2022 $3,323 (12.9%) $22,505 (87.1%) $25,828

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pittsburgh Allderdice 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 404th of 693 High schoolsRanks 296th of 674 High schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Pittsburgh Allderdice High School)63.546.5
 17%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Pittsburgh Allderdice High School)57.644.6
 13%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pittsburgh Allderdice High School)69.567.3
 2.2%
   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 Students14941362
 8.8%
African American560461
 17.7%
American Indian01
Asian6047
 21.7%
Hispanic5690
 60.7%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White732658
 10.1%
Two or More Races84100
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.9%100%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,362 students attended Pittsburgh Allderdice High School.

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Elementary : Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8
Elementary : Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8
Elementary : Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5
Middle : Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8

Students at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School are 48% White, 34% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School ranks 296th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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