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Best Schools in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,948 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Brighton Heights exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
The top high schools in Brighton Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hills Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1383 Students
2. Northgate Mshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northgate Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 456 Students
3. Pittsburgh Perry Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
The top middle schools in Brighton Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hills Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
The top elementary schools in Brighton Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highcliff El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Hills Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
2. Bellevue El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northgate Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 317 Students
3. Pittsburgh Morrow K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 510 Students
4. Northside Catholic Assumption Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northside Catholic Assumption Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 204 Students
5. Northside Catholic Assumption Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northside Catholic Assumption Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA has a total population of 8,135 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA
How many schools are in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA?
Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,948 students in total.
How do schools in Brighton Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Brighton Heights score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Brighton Heights exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brighton Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations