Top Rankings
Northgate School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,076 students in Northgate School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Northgate School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,076 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northgate School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#349 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
16%
% Black
22%
14%
% White
58%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,176 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,561
$23,724
Spending / Student
$23,176
$23,146
Best Northgate School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 California Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Lincoln Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Northgate Mshs
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
589 Union Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 732-3300
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northgate School District?
Northgate School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,076 students.
What is the rank of Northgate School District?
Northgate School District is ranked #348 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northgate School District?
58% of Northgate School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northgate School District?
Northgate School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Northgate School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,176 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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