For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,038 students in Hopewell Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hopewell Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black 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
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,038 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hopewell Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
66 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,789 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
155
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
161
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
161
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,303 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,911 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,303
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,911
$23,073
Best Hopewell Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Grades: K-4
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Independence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Grades: K-4
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Grades: 5-8
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,038 students.
What is the rank of Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District is ranked #177 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell Area School District?
88% of Hopewell Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Hopewell Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,911 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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