Pittsburg High
#246 of 296 high schools in Kansas
#14264 of 16,910 nationally
About Pittsburg High
Pittsburg High is a public high located in Pittsburg, in the Pittsburg school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,033 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 246th of 296 ranked high schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (55th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,033.
There are 6 schools in Pittsburg; Pittsburg High ranks 6th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pittsburg High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pittsburg High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Meadowlark Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students · 1.7 km away
Pittsburg Middle School
Pittsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
692 students · 2.9 km away
Geo E Nettels Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students · 3.2 km away
Westside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 3.4 km away
Lakeside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students · 3.5 km away
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students · 5.0 km away
Frank Layden Elem
Frontenac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 5.1 km away
Frontenac Sr. High School
Frontenac · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students · 5.1 km away
Southeast Elementary School
Weir · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
149 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,045 students
Salina High South
Salina · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,046 students
Andover High
Andover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,018 students
Hays High
Hays · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Valley Center High
Valley Center · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,011 students
Blue Valley Southwest High School
Overland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,057 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburg High a good school?
Pittsburg High has a Success Index (US) of 25.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #246 of 296 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pittsburg High rank in Kansas?
Pittsburg High ranks #246 of 296 high schools in Kansas and #14264 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pittsburg High?
Pittsburg High had 1,033 students in 2025.
Is Pittsburg High a elementary school or a high school?
Pittsburg High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pittsburg High?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Pittsburg High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.