Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School

1105 Valley St
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 517 students in grades 7-12, Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than 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 75% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2685 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤1%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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.
17%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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.
6-9%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
58%
14%
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White
25%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sto-rox Jr. Sr. 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2685 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montour High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
517 students attend Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is part of Sto-Rox School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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