Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
515 N Highland Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
East Liberty Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
4.0
5.0
832 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
26
Math
23
English
26
Reading
28
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
5.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
11.7%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Black
71.7%
White
17.3%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
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School Rankings

#18 Best Magnet HS in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB 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 169 Students
Temple University 150 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 121 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 90 Students
Penn State 89 Students
Duquesne University 86 Students
Slippery Rock University 72 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 64 Students
Point Park University 58 Students
Howard University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Nursing 49 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Education 23 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Finance 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 79 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
1/17/2025
Obama is an over all pretty good school for academics, but the administration is worse than incompetent and at times actively harmful.
4.0 Junior
4/24/2024
The best part about my experience in Obama is the teachers, hands on is the word I would describe with majority of them and a lot of the overall school faculty and staff want to see you thrive and make a name for yourself outside of Obama. They are very understanding on not only a mental level but also a cultural level with the students here. However, with all the good can also be said that a lot the academics here are not entirely focused and do not engulf or help us learn anything, instead just being absorbed so we can do good on a test or essay. We're not gaining real skills for colleges.
4.0 Alum
1/5/2024
I just recently graduated from Obama, but the school was great! I got to achieve a lot of my personal and academic goals in that school & the experience was amazing.
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 student
5/18/2025
Excellent school, great service, for anyone looking to settle down in the highland park area
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5.0 student
2/7/2018
Excellent school, recommended to anyone looking for a challenging, well-rounded program.
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Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Pittsburgh, PA and is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 832 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $372,185. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westinghouse High School, Pittsburgh Westinghouse Adademy, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pittsburgh Obama 6-12.

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