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Highcliff El Sch

156 Peony Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 61 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Highcliff El Sch

156 Peony Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 61 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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About Highcliff El Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 77% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
549
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 82.88%
Asian 0.18%
Hispanic 4.37%
Black 4.01%
Two+ Races 8.38%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.88%
Asian
0.18%
Hispanic
4.37%
Black
4.01%
Two+ Races
8.38%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 549
50.64%
278 Female
49.36%
271 Male

Student Population

549 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

274 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Highcliff El Sch Contact Information

Address

156 Peony Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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Phone

(412) 318-1582

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Website

nhsd.net

TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highcliff El Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Highcliff El Sch recently shared North Hills School District’s latest recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for the 12th consecutive year. The honor reflects sustained access to music instruction, student participation, and district support for arts learning. For Highcliff El Sch families, the update adds a positive note to the elementary experience, especially for students beginning band, orchestra, chorus, and classroom music opportunities in the North Hills pathway.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school setting does Highcliff El Sch provide?

Ans. Highcliff El Sch offers a suburban neighborhood setting where younger students learn in a focused K–5 campus environment.

Q2. Does Highcliff El Sch offer creative learning opportunities?

Ans. Highcliff El Sch connects students with music, visual arts, library learning, technology, and schoolwide activities that broaden daily instruction.

Q3. How does Highcliff El Sch support family communication?

Ans. Highcliff El Sch uses district updates, calendars, newsletters, and online resources to help families follow events and school expectations.

Q4. Are student activities available at Highcliff El Sch?

Ans. Highcliff El Sch includes elementary events, music participation, classroom projects, and districtwide opportunities that encourage student involvement.

Q5. Why do families compare Highcliff El Sch to other schools in the area?

Ans. Highcliff El Sch is a clear North Hills elementary choice with a neighborhood location and a known district pathway.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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