North Allegheny SD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — 11 schools

8,461
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$20,851
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Allegheny SD operates 11 public schools serving 8,461 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 8,552 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allegheny County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,851 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 76.1% local, 20.6% state, and 3.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $107,608 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #508 of 659 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (30 AP courses district-wide), a 388:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 5.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.3% White, 18.6% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

North Allegheny Hs accounts for 31.7% of all North Allegheny SD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Allegheny SD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Allegheny SD school enrollment varies 7.9× across entities

North Allegheny SD school enrollment ranges from 343 students (lowest) to 2,711 students (highest), a spread of 2,368 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Allegheny SD student-counselor ratio is 388:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Allegheny SD chronic absenteeism rate is 5.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.3%
Federal
20.6%
State
76.1%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
508 / 659
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allegheny County county, where this district is located.

$1,001
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,299
2 BR/mo
$1,661
3 BR/mo
$1,789
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$107,608
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in North Allegheny SD.

White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 18.6%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
30 AP courses total
388:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Allegheny SD

School Enrollment
North Allegheny Hs
2,711
Mcknight El Sch
875
Marshall Ms
847
Marshall El Sch
800
Franklin El Sch
718
Carson Ms
652
Ingomar Ms
514
Peebles El Sch
400
Hosack El Sch
348
Ingomar El Sch
344
Bradford Woods El Sch
343

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Allegheny SD?

North Allegheny SD has 11 schools, including 1 high, 7 elementary, 3 middle. Total enrollment is 8,461 students.

How much does North Allegheny SD spend per student?

North Allegheny SD spends $20,851 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #508 in Pennsylvania.

What is the average teacher salary in North Allegheny SD?

The average teacher salary in North Allegheny SD is $107,608 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Allegheny SD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allegheny County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Allegheny SD?

North Allegheny SD students are 71.3% White, 18.6% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Allegheny SD?

North Allegheny SD has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #508 out of 659 districts in Pennsylvania. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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