- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Perry Hs
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh Perry Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421917000416
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh Perry Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh Perry Hs has class sizes smaller than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Perry Hs ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Pittsburgh Perry Hs grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 421917000416 · Pittsburgh, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 11.9:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students)
Pittsburgh Perry Hs grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Pittsburgh Perry Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburgh All
Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs
1,386 students
- Pittsburgh Bra
Pittsburgh Brashear Hs
897 students
- Pittsburgh Cap
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
840 students
- Pittsburgh Col
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
789 students
- Pittsburgh Oba
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
678 students
- This school 430
Pittsburgh Perry Hs
430 students
What this shows Pittsburgh Perry Hs reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburgh Perry Hs compares
Pittsburgh Perry Hs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$24,008
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.4%
White 11.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Pittsburgh Perry Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburgh Sd reports $24,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburgh Perry Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburgh Perry Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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
North Hills Shs
Standard public school
1,443 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Perry Hs
How many students attend Pittsburgh Perry Hs?
Pittsburgh Perry Hs has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Perry Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Perry Hs is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pittsburgh Perry Hs?
99.7% of students at Pittsburgh Perry Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh Perry Hs?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh Perry Hs is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh Perry Hs?
Pittsburgh Perry Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh Perry Hs rank among high schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh Perry Hs 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.
What other schools are in Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh Perry Hs, Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students), Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students), and Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 (840 students). See the Pittsburgh Sd district page for the complete list.