Northgate MSHS is a public middle and high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a school for students grades 7-12 in the Northgate School District. With about 600 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 11 to 1, the school can offer smaller class sizes and more individual attention for students. Northgate MSHS provides a traditional academic program with core classes, college prep classes, electives and extra curricular activities to promote academic development and student engagement. The student body reflects the suburban Pittsburgh community’s diversity and includes students from a range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Northgate MSHS has higher literacy scores than math scores. 8% of students are proficient in Math and 51% of students are proficient in Reading. The school features a balanced curriculum of academics, leadership development and innovation, and is ranked the best high school in Pennsylvania. Students may also take standardized tests such as the SAT and Keystone Exams, as well as other state tests, in preparation for graduation and college. Northgate MSHS provides a smaller school environment, individual attention, a variety of educational opportunities and a focus on improving academic achievement especially in mathematics.