Pittsburgh Carrick High School

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Pittsburgh Carrick High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
125 Parkfield St,  Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.4
2.4
638 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
25
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
15.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
330:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Black
43.9%
White
40.1%
Two or more races
10.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Hispanic
2.5%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 86 Students
Duquesne University 56 Students
Slippery Rock University 51 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 49 Students
Community College of Allegheny County 45 Students
Penn State 42 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 39 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 34 Students
Point Park University 32 Students
Carlow University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Business 17 Students
Biology 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 93 Reviews
2.0
9/24/2025
I was planning to go to high school here but from today's terrifying experience, they clearly have no regard for safety. The security and staff could've done way better to prevent that. I feel awful for anyone who goes there / had to endure that experience. Not to mention that the education is horrible and lacks opportunities. It's either do better or your "school" will continue to decline.
3.0 Alum
6/27/2023
5/10 wouldn't recommend. tbh it's disorganized & rules are out into effect random days of the year & nobodies told abt it . cheer is 10/10 tho
3.0 Senior
4/14/2023
Nonjudgemental and much more down to earth in comparison to other schools. But the violence and amount of lazy teachers really dampen it. The lunch is horrible. A lot of good, and a lot of bad.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 8 Reviews
4.0 parent
1/19/2025
This is a review from someone who is not from the area. We relocated to Pittsburgh a year and a half ago so we we're not familiar with the area or the schools around us, and I always take reviews with a grain of salt. We are on the border between Brentwood & Carrick and were unsure what school my da...
4.0 other
1/30/2020
Honestly, any student who wants to learn can get a great education here. Teachers respond in a timely manner to emails. Every parent has access to their child's gradebook and attendance. Those who are taught to value education and make good decisions thrive here. Getting involved in the many activit...
1.0 other
1/9/2017
No matter what I do in the morning, once my daughter leaves for School, I never know if she is going or skipping. I don't want to get myself into trouble for her not going too school, my question too you is, why don't you contact me, or other parents when their kids are absent? I can not physically...
4.0 other
10/25/2010
I m a former student from back in the early forties. It was a wonderful experience! The Choir went down the hall singing Carols at Christmas. We had great, dedicated, teachers (except for a metal shop teacher who started to choke a boy for yelling too loud.) My English teacher even came in on a Satu...

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Pittsburgh Carrick High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 638 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Pittsburgh Carrick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $153,041. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brentwood Middle & High School, Pittsburgh Pioneer, Baldwin Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsburgh Carrick High School.

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