Best 15203 Pennsylvania Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,023 students in 15203, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 15203, PA are The New Academy Charter School, Propel Cs-montour and Propel Cs-homestead. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 15203 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 15203, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 15203 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Propel Cs-montour, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 15203, PA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Propel Cs-montour
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Propel Cs-homestead
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Propel Cs-braddock Hills
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 15203, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 15203, PA include The New Academy Charter School, Propel Cs-montour and Propel Cs-homestead.
How many public high schools are located in 15203?
4 public high schools are located in 15203.
What is the racial composition of students in 15203?
15203 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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