Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Details &amp; FAQ (2026 List)

About Pittsburgh Allderdice HS

Allderdice High School is a public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools District and serves grades 9 through 12. The school serves 1,600 students in a comprehensive academic setting with a student to teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 and offers a variety of educational opportunities. Allderdice is a college preparatory school with AP classes, gifted programs, arts education and extracurricular activities to encourage academic achievement and student development. The students are from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and reflect the urban diversity of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Allderdice HS has about 47% proficiency in Mathematics, and 67% proficiency in Reading. The school has been named the top high school in Pennsylvania, and provides a well-rounded blend of academics, leadership development and innovation. Students regularly take standardized tests including the SAT, AP exams and Keystone Exams as part of college readiness and graduation requirements. Pittsburgh Allderdice HS is known for its robust academics, diverse course offerings and an active extracurricular environment that fosters college and career readiness.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 67%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 67% in Reading.

96

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1294

Total Students

$76537

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 47.14%

Asian 4.4%

Hispanic 6.57%

Black 33.46%

Two+ Races 7.81%

Native Am. 0.15%

White

47.14%

Asian

4.4%

Hispanic

6.57%

Black

33.46%

Two+ Races

7.81%

Native Am.

0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1294

46.29%

599 Female

53.71%

695 Male

Student Population

1294 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pittsburgh Allderdice HS Contact Information

Address

2409 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217

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Phone

(412) 529-4800

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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

Pittsburgh’s Allderdice High School, with a strong tradition of academics and extracurricular activities, has added arts, STEM education and student leadership programs. The school has worked to develop spaces for collaborative learning and to expand access to advanced coursework. Students also have taken part in regional competitions, cultural events and community service projects.

FAQ

Q1. What Advanced Placement (AP) classes are available at Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?

Ans. The school offers a wide range of AP classes in science, mathematics, English, history and foreign languages.

Q2. Extracurricular program at Pittsburgh Allderdice HS?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in athletics, clubs, music groups, theater, debate and student leadership organizations.

Q3. Are there arts and performing arts programs at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School?

Ans. Yes, the school has opportunities in band, choir, theater, and visual arts programs.

Q4. What student support services does the school provide?

Ans. Students can avail academic counseling, college planning assistance, tutoring and career guidance services.

Q5. How does Pittsburgh Allderdice HS prepare students for college?

Ans. The school offers a college readiness program through Advanced Placement classes, SAT participation, counseling and advanced academic programs.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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