How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Penn Hills SHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Plum, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 1,220 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.9% | 28.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Penn Hills SHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,293 | $15,422 |
| District | Penn Hills SD | Plum Borough District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Penn Hills SHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.7% | 85.2% |
| African American | 67.0% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.7% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Penn Hills SHS | Plum SHS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 270:1 | 292:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.3% | 25.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 61 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.