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Avonworth School District

258 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,973 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,973 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
124,158 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 678 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:

0.24
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% 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
$17,883
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,193
$23,119

Best Avonworth School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avonworth Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Grades: 3-6
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Grades: 7-8
| 298 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7171
Grades: K-2
| 471 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,973 students.
What is the rank of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District is ranked #45 out of 678 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, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Avonworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,973 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

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