Enrollment
1,127
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills Ms
Federal NCES profile for North Hills Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421722006106
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hills Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hills Ms has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Ms ranks #12 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421722006106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hills Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hills Ms
North Hills Ms is a large middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,127 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pittsburgh's middle schools, it stands alongside Dorseyville Ms (981 students): North Hills Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.1:1).
North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students) and Mcintyre El Sch (594 students) alongside North Hills Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Hills Ms compares
North Hills Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,127
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, North Hills Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Hills Sd, which includes North Hills Ms.
$16,419
Per student
-9%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 23.4%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Hills Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcintyre El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highcliff El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ross El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West View El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hills Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Linton Ms
Standard public school
626 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Hills Ms
How many students attend North Hills Ms?
North Hills Ms has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hills Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hills Ms is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hills Ms?
26.3% of students at North Hills Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hills Ms?
The largest demographic group at North Hills Ms is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hills Ms?
North Hills Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hills Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Ms ranks #12 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is North Hills Ms a good school?
North Hills Ms earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Hills Sd?
Besides North Hills Ms, North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Shs (1,443 students), Mcintyre El Sch (594 students), and Highcliff El Sch (519 students). See the North Hills Sd district page for the complete list.
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