Serving 536 students in grades 9-12, East Allegheny High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
34%
14%
White
59%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)75-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Allegheny High School?
The graduation rate of East Allegheny High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Allegheny High School?
536 students attend East Allegheny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of East Allegheny High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Allegheny High School?
East Allegheny High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Allegheny High School offer ?
East Allegheny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Allegheny High School part of?
East Allegheny High School is part of East Allegheny School District.
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