For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,375 students in South Allegheny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Allegheny School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,375 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Allegheny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#486 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
118 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
8%
14%
# White Students
1,069 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
95
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,890 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 $20,117 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,890
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,117
$23,073
Best South Allegheny School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Allegheny High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
South Allegheny Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Washington Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
South Allegheny Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,375 students.
What is the rank of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District is ranked #488 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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 South Allegheny School District?
78% of South Allegheny School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Allegheny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,117 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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