For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 749 students in Belle Vernon, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Belle Vernon, PA is Belle Vernon Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Vernon, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Belle Vernon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Belle Vernon, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belle Vernon Area High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belle Vernon, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Vernon Area High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 749 students
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Perry Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
250 Crest Ave
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
(724) 808-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belle Vernon, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Belle Vernon, PA include Belle Vernon Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belle Vernon?
1 public high schools are located in Belle Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Vernon?
Belle Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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