Holy Family Academy

8235 Ohio River Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15202
hfi-pgh.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Holy Family Academy in Pittsburgh, PA, serves co–ed students in grades 9–10 with a total enrollment of 86 in a suburban community setting.
  • Founded in 1900, the Catholic high school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 17 teaching staff.
  • The student body is composed of approximately 62% students of color, reflecting notable diversity among Pennsylvania private schools.
  • Holy Family Academy is ranked among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity and school history.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 9-10
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1900

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Art Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers -
    • Vince and Donna Delie, Honorary Co-Hosts -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Holy Family Academy?
Holy Family Academy famous alumni include: Art Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Vince and Donna Delie, Honorary Co-Hosts.
What is Holy Family Academy's ranking?
Holy Family Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Family Academy?
The application deadline for Holy Family Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pittsburgh, PA is $13,280 for elementary schools and $18,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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