Penn Hills SD

District Overview
Located at 260 Aster Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Penn Hills School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving a large suburban community within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan region. The district provides a comprehensive primary and secondary education across three operational campuses, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Functioning as an independent public entity rather than a charter network or part of a supervisory union, Penn Hills School District offers a structured academic environment for local families, with further contact and administrative information available via their central line at (412) 793-7000 or through their official website at phsd.org.

The district supports a student body of 2,953 pupils, encompassing a diverse population of 1,534 male and 1,419 female learners evenly distributed throughout elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To deliver robust academic programming and foster student success, Penn Hills maintains a sizable workforce of nearly 849 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This staffing framework includes approximately 389 FTE classroom teachers, 57 FTE instructional aides providing direct learning support, and 430 FTE specialized support personnel, reflecting a comprehensive institutional investment in student instruction, well-being, and campus operations.
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Total Schools
2,953
Total Students
389.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penn Hills SD
Demographic Student Count
White610
Hispanic184
Black1,846
Asian29
Two or More277
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    1,846 (62.5%)
  • White
    610 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    277 (9.4%)
  • Hispanic
    184 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    29 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Penn Hills SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:2,953*
Teachers (FTE):389.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in Penn Hills SD
Found 3 Schools