Avonworth School District

258 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237-1223
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Avonworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,926 students in Avonworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Avonworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,926 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Avonworth School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#41 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
62%
38%
75%
55%
75%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,320 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,320
$23,724
Spending / Student
$17,613
$23,146

Best Avonworth School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avonworth Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Gr: 3-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Avonworth High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7171
Gr: K-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,926 students.
What is the rank of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District is ranked #45 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avonworth School District?
87% of Avonworth School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Avonworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,613 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,926 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links