Penn Hills SHS vs Woodland Hills HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Hills SHS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,049 students
Woodland Hills HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,006 students
| Measure | Penn Hills SHS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Woodland Hills HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 618 | #536 of 618 |
| National rank | #14488 of 16,910 | #13713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,049 | 1,006 |
| Enrollment | 1,049 | 1,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.8% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Hills HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 24.5).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on math proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Penn Hills SHS does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Woodland Hills HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 103.8%).
- •Woodland Hills HS does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.7).
- •Penn Hills SHS is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 1,006.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Penn Hills SHS better than Woodland Hills HS?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Hills HS ranks higher (28.3 vs 24.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Penn Hills SHS and Woodland Hills HS?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Hills SHS: 1,049. Woodland Hills HS: 1,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Hills SHS and Woodland Hills HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Penn Hills SHS is 553rd of 618 and Woodland Hills HS is 536th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).