Enrollment
1,443
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
North Hills Shs
Federal NCES profile for North Hills Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421722007122
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hills Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hills Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Shs ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: North Hills Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421722007122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hills Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hills Shs
North Hills Shs is a large high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Pennsylvania average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,443 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Pittsburgh's high schools, it stands alongside Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students): North Hills Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Ms (1,127 students) and Mcintyre El Sch (594 students) alongside North Hills Shs.
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 Shs compares
North Hills Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 62% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,443
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 84.2%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, North Hills Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Hills Sd, which includes North Hills Shs.
$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 Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Ms | Similar size | 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 Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 high schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mt Lebanon Shs
Standard public school
1,772 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
Standard public school
1,386 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Fox Chapel Area Hs
Standard public school
1,360 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Upper Saint Clair Hs
Standard public school
1,269 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Shaler Area Hs
Standard public school
1,160 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Penn Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,049 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~1,443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Hills Shs
How many students attend North Hills Shs?
North Hills Shs has 1,443 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hills Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hills Shs is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hills Shs?
22.3% of students at North Hills Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hills Shs?
The largest demographic group at North Hills Shs is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hills Shs?
North Hills Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Hills Shs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills Shs ranks #10 of 16 high 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 high schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is North Hills Shs a good school?
North Hills Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. 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 Shs, North Hills Sd also operates North Hills Ms (1,127 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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