For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 647 students in Leechburg Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Leechburg Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
647 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Leechburg Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
5 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
593 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
92%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
68
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,493 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,686 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,493
$23,696
Spending / Student
$22,686
$23,119
Best Leechburg Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leechburg Area High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
David Leech Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Siberian Ave
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-6071
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Leechburg Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 1st St.
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 845-7701
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leechburg Area School District?
Leechburg Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Leechburg Area School District?
Leechburg Area School District is ranked #218 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Leechburg Area School District?
92% of Leechburg Area School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leechburg Area School District?
Leechburg Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Leechburg Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,686 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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