Pittsburgh Carrick HS Overview &amp; FAQ (2026 List)

About Pittsburgh Carrick HS

Pittsburgh Carrick HS is a public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. It is for Grades 9 to 12. The school has about a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio. There are 900 students. This means small class sizes, and personalised student support. Pittsburgh Carrick HS provides a variety of academic programs, including college preparatory classes, career and technical education pathways, arts programs, and extracurricular activities, all designed to support academic and personal growth. About 16% of students at the school are proficient in Math and 63% are proficient in Reading. The school has been recognized as the best high school in Pennsylvania for its balanced mix of academics, leadership development and innovation. Students also take standardized assessments such as the SAT, Keystone Exams and career readiness testing as part of graduation and post-secondary preparation. Pittsburgh Carrick HS offers a good combination of academics, technical education, and extracurricular activities. The school is trying to improve student performance in math and other core subjects.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%

Reading 63%

State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 63% in Reading.

52

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

549

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 40.26%

Asian 1.82%

Hispanic 4.37%

Black 43.53%

Two+ Races 10.02%

Native Am. 0%

White

40.26%

Asian

1.82%

Hispanic

4.37%

Black

43.53%

Two+ Races

10.02%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 549

46.81%

257 Female

53.19%

292 Male

Student Population

549 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

274 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pittsburgh Carrick HS Contact Information

Address

125 Parkfield St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210

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Phone

(412) 529-7700

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Website

http://www.pghschools.org/

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:10 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:55 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

The Pittsburgh Carrick High School is growing student engagement opportunities through expanded career readiness initiatives, extracurricular programming and community partnerships. The school also has been updating classroom technology and academic support services. Students have competed in regional athletics, participated in arts events and have been involved in leadership events.

FAQ

Q1. What are the extracurricular activities at Pittsburgh Carrick HS?

Ans. Students are able to participate in athletics, student clubs, music groups, theater programs and leadership activities.

Q2. Does Pittsburgh Carrick HS have career and technical education programs?

Ans. Yes, The school offers career and technical education opportunities and vocational pathways for students interested in technical fields.

Q3. Do counseling services exist at Pittsburgh Carrick HS?

Ans. Yes, the students are provided with academic counseling, college planning and career guidance services.

Q4. What arts programs does Pittsburgh Carrick HS offer?

Ans. The school offers band, choir, theatre and visual arts to develop the creativity of the students.

Q5. How does Pittsburgh Carrick HS help students be successful?

Ans. The school provides academic support programs, counseling services, extracurricular participation, and college preparedness resources to help students.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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