South Allegheny High School

2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 484 students in grades 9-12, South Allegheny High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Allegheny High School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

South Allegheny High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Allegheny High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1048 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Allegheny High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Allegheny High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Allegheny High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Allegheny High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Allegheny High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Allegheny High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Allegheny High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Allegheny High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Allegheny High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Allegheny High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of South Allegheny High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Allegheny High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Allegheny High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Allegheny High School's ranking?
South Allegheny High School is ranked #1048 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Allegheny High School?
The graduation rate of South Allegheny High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Allegheny High School?
484 students attend South Allegheny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Allegheny High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Allegheny High School?
South Allegheny High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Allegheny High School offer ?
South Allegheny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Allegheny High School part of?
South Allegheny High School is part of South Allegheny School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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