North Hills HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229 · North Hills SD
#77 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#935 of 16,910 nationally
About North Hills HS
North Hills HS is a public high located in Pittsburgh, in the North Hills SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,443 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 77th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,443.
There are 143 schools in Pittsburgh; North Hills HS ranks 37th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 North Hills HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Hills HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Hills MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,127 students · 224 m away
West View El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 801 m away
Ross El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students · 2.1 km away
Highcliff El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 2.6 km away
McIntyre El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students · 3.2 km away
Northgate MSHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 7–12
476 students · 3.4 km away
Scott Primary Sch
Glenshaw · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students · 3.8 km away
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students · 3.9 km away
Pittsburgh Perry HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students · 4.2 km away
Bellevue El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
348 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,444 students
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1,449 students
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1,450 students
Springfield HS
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Governor Mifflin SHS
Shillington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,425 students
Whitehall HS
Whitehall · Public high · Grades 9–12
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Hills HS a good school?
North Hills HS has a Success Index (US) of 82.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #77 of 618 in Pennsylvania. 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 North Hills HS rank in Pennsylvania?
North Hills HS ranks #77 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #935 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Hills HS?
North Hills HS had 1,443 students in 2025.
Is North Hills HS a elementary school or a high school?
North Hills HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Hills HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Hills HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.