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North Hills SHS

North Hills School District

North Hills SHS

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1,383 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(412)318-1402

1,383

Students

13.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,146

B+

out of 1600
Good
AP Courses

19

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

13%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

A-

students per teacher
Good
This Week at North Hills SHS – August 17, 2026

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at North Hills SHS

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at North Hills SHS.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Algebra I

Testing window
PA

December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Literature

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PA

December 7, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Keystone Exams — Biology

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January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Algebra I

Testing window
PA

January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Literature

Testing window
PA

January 4, 2027 – January 15, 2027

Keystone Exams — Biology

Testing window
PA
+5 more state assessments this school year
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School Details
Address

53 Rochester Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Phone

(412)318-1402

District

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