Northgate Junior – Senior High School is a public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, serving Northgate School District. It is located in Bellevue, a borough of Allegheny County. The school district is relatively small, consisting of only two elementary schools, one in Avalon, and one in Bellevue.
Serving 476 students in grades 7-12, Northgate Mshs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northgate Mshs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northgate Mshs's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northgate Mshs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northgate Mshs is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
22%
14%
White
61%
60%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northgate Mshs's ranking?
Northgate Mshs is ranked #1662 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Northgate Mshs often compared to?
Northgate Mshsis often viewed alongside schools like North Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northgate Mshs?
The graduation rate of Northgate Mshs is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northgate Mshs?
476 students attend Northgate Mshs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Northgate Mshs students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northgate Mshs?
Northgate Mshs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northgate Mshs offer ?
Northgate Mshs offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Northgate Mshs part of?
Northgate Mshs is part of Northgate School District.
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