Enrollment
387
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421917006749
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #21 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks #21 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Pittsburgh Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421917006749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 387 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is leaner than roughly 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 494 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pittsburgh Sd spends $24,314 per pupil, 35% above the Pennsylvania average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pittsburgh's middle schools, it stands alongside North Hills Ms (1,127 students): Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 15:1).
Pittsburgh Sd also operates Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs (1,386 students) and Pittsburgh Brashear Hs (897 students) alongside Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8.
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 Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 compares
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$24,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 18.6%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 9.6%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsburgh Sd, which includes Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8.
$24,314
Per student
+35%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Allderdice Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburgh Brashear Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 South Hills 6-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
How many students attend Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has 387 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 South Hills 6-8?
100.0% of students at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 ranks #21 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 Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 a good school?
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pittsburgh Sd?
Besides Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8, 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.
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