Pittsburgh Allderdice HS

www.pghschools.org/

1,386 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is one of the most prominent and historically significant public secondary schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic tradition, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, specialized programs, and extracurricular activities. It has long been recognized for its rigorous college preparatory curriculum, attracting students from across the city who are looking to excel in a challenging and inclusive educational environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Allderdice is well-known for its vibrant school culture and deep community roots. The school fosters a competitive spirit through its athletics programs, as well as a rich tapestry of arts, robotics, and debate initiatives that frequently garner regional and national accolades. With its prime location in a central Pittsburgh neighborhood, Allderdice continues to be a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a commitment to preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce.

1,386

Total Students

87.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsburgh Allderdice HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	110
Black	435
Asian	65
Two or More	114
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

White
654 (47.2%)
Black
435 (31.4%)
Two or More
114 (8.2%)
Hispanic
110 (7.9%)
Asian
65 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pittsburgh SD
Phone:	(412)529-4800
Website:	http://www.pghschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 391

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 322