Westinghouse High School

Westinghouse High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1101 N Murtland St,  Pittsburgh, PA
Homewood West Neighborhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
3.7
4.0
679 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
16
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
19%
Average GPA
3.08
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.08
Reading Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
48.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
16
Math
14
English
17
Reading
17
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
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
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Black
89.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
White
2.5%
Hispanic
2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 53 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 53 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 41 Students
Penn State 40 Students
Duquesne University 37 Students
Slippery Rock University 35 Students
PennWest California 35 Students
Temple University 32 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 24 Students
Community College of Allegheny County 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 21 Students
Nursing 18 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 17 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/15/2024
It has been an interesting four years or High school here at Westinghouse. The best part would be my friends and the experiences I have been through while being here. The not so good parts would be whenever I would miss a few days of school and be behind a little. Something I would like to change would be the food maybe, it's not as good as I think it is some days.
4.0 Senior
2/11/2024
Westinghouse isn't as bad as the media makes it out to be. We have a lot of struggling factors when thinking of the area it's in and the students graduation rates but I don't think it's all that bad. Our school can come together easily and can be a community. I think there's some teachers that aren't that bad but there's also a lot of great teachers who prepare you for the future and want the best for you.
4.0 Junior
2/14/2020
What I like about it is the College Tour's. We have a very good chance of getting into one of the HBCU's. What I would like to see change is , putting middle school in a different school.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 other
10/16/2010
Everyone who has posted here needs to commit to helping WHS become the powerhouse school that it could be. There is a lot of talent at this school that needs to be harnessed and brought to attention. Let's make it happen
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