Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Steel Valley Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steel Valley Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Steel Valley Sr. High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steel Valley Sr. 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 Steel Valley Sr. High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1266 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
37%
14%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steel Valley Sr. High School's ranking?
Steel Valley Sr. High School is ranked #1266 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Steel Valley Sr. High School often compared to?
Steel Valley Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills High School, Penn Hills Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Steel Valley Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School?
400 students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Steel Valley Sr. High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Valley Sr. High School?
Steel Valley Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steel Valley Sr. High School offer ?
Steel Valley Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steel Valley Sr. High School part of?
Steel Valley Sr. High School is part of Steel Valley School District.
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