For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,163 students in 15235, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 15235, PA are Penn Hills Sr. High School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 15235 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 15235, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 15235 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn Hills Sr. High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15235, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Hills Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Collins Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #22.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Penn Center East, 777 Penn Cen
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Grades: 6-9
| 73 students
15235, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 Duff Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 242-7770
Grades: K-4
| 583 students
2501 Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-2800
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-2800
Grades: PK-3
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 15235, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 15235, PA include Penn Hills Sr. High School and Life Male Steam Academy Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 15235?
2 public high schools are located in 15235.
What is the racial composition of students in 15235?
15235 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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