Northgate Sd

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 3 schools

An equity score of 79/100 ranks Northgate Sd #57 of 649 districts in Pennsylvania (state average 49). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,464 per pupil, Northgate Sd ranks #46 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending (Pennsylvania districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,051
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,464
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northgate Sd operates 3 public schools serving 1,051 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Pennsylvania. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Allegheny County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,464 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 68 of 672 Pennsylvania districts by per-pupil spending. See how Pennsylvania compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 57.3% local, 32.9% state, and 9.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 79/100, ranked #57 of 649 in Pennsylvania against a state average of 49, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 279.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.4% White, 21.9% African American, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Bellevue El Sch, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.

Its largest campus is Northgate Mshs, enrolling 476 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

Northgate Mshs accounts for 44.2% of all Northgate Sd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Northgate Sd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northgate Sd reports 93.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Northgate Sd student-counselor ratio is 279:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Northgate Sd is typically wider than the Northgate Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Northgate Sd chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Northgate Sd is typically wider than the Northgate Sd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
32.9%
State
57.3%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
57 / 649
State Rank
49
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Northgate Sd.

White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 21.9%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 11.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 59.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Northgate Sd's schools, above the Pennsylvania average of 37.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Bellevue El Sch 64.7
  2. 2 Northgate Mshs 57.2
  3. 3 Avalon El Sch 55.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
279.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northgate Sd

School Enrollment
Northgate Mshs
476
Bellevue El Sch
348
Avalon El Sch
252

How Northgate Sd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Pennsylvania districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bentworth Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Southern Huntingdon County Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mahanoy Area Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mercer Area Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Upper Dauphin Area Sd Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Northgate Sd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northgate Sd?

Northgate Sd has 3 schools, including 2 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,051 students.

How much does Northgate Sd spend per student?

Northgate Sd spends $23,464 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #57 in Pennsylvania.

What is the demographic composition of Northgate Sd?

Northgate Sd students are 58.4% White, 21.9% African American, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northgate Sd?

Northgate Sd has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #57 out of 649 districts in Pennsylvania.