Serving 1,280 students in grades 11-12, North Allegheny Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 95% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
1,280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)95%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥99%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
54%
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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Allegheny Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Allegheny Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Allegheny Senior High School?
1,280 students attend North Allegheny Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Allegheny Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Allegheny Senior High School?
North Allegheny Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Allegheny Senior High School offer ?
North Allegheny Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is North Allegheny Senior High School part of?
North Allegheny Senior High School is part of North Allegheny School District.
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