Top Rankings
Fox Chapel Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,149 students in Fox Chapel Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Fox Chapel Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fox Chapel Area School District are Fairview Elementary School, Fox Chapel Area High School and Ohara Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fox Chapel Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
4,149 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fox Chapel Area School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 684 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
302 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
158 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
3,261 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
252 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
298
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
343
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
323
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
314
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
335
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
329
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
288
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
326
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,185 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,365 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$97 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,185
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,365
$23,073
Best Fox Chapel Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Chapel Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #33.
Ohara Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Hartwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Kerr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Dorseyville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,149 students.
What is the rank of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District is ranked #5 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Chapel Area School District?
79% of Fox Chapel Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area School District?
Fox Chapel Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Fox Chapel Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,365 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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