Carrick High School is a public school in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Carrick is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and one of the few to offer Business Technology and Health Technology programs.
Serving 549 students in grades 9-12, Pittsburgh Carrick High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pittsburgh Carrick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pittsburgh Carrick High School's student population of 549 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pittsburgh Carrick High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsburgh Carrick High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1848 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
44%
14%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsburgh Carrick High School's ranking?
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is ranked #1848 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pittsburgh Carrick High School often compared to?
Pittsburgh Carrick High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Brashear High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Carrick High School?
The graduation rate of Pittsburgh Carrick High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pittsburgh Carrick High School?
549 students attend Pittsburgh Carrick High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pittsburgh Carrick High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pittsburgh Carrick High School?
Pittsburgh Carrick High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pittsburgh Carrick High School offer ?
Pittsburgh Carrick High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pittsburgh Carrick High School part of?
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is part of Pittsburgh School District.
In what neighborhood is Pittsburgh Carrick High School located?
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is located in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Carrick.
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