Best Public Schools in South Park, PA

Summary:

The South Park School District in Pennsylvania is home to three high-performing schools: South Park Elementary Center, South Park Senior High School, and South Park Middle School. These schools consistently outperform state and district averages on various academic metrics, showcasing a strong commitment to educational excellence.

South Park Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 91 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, along with exceptional Keystone Exam proficiency, particularly in Literature (80.3% proficient) and Algebra I (72% proficient). South Park Middle School also shines, ranking 197 out of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools and consistently performing well on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates above the state and district averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

While the schools in the South Park School District demonstrate strong academic performance, there are some variations in student demographics and spending per student. South Park Elementary Center has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 34.76%, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic population. Additionally, South Park Senior High School has the highest spending per student at $25,874, which may contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Park Senior High School	Public	9-12	2005 Eagle Ridge Dr	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	555	42	13.3	29.9%	481 (86.7%)	31 (5.6%)	11 (2.0%)	20 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	83.2	91^st of 686 public high schools	86.7%		64.3	259^th of 674 public high schools	61.6%	168	72.0	58.2	80.3																		$25,874	$173	$25,701
South Park Elementary Center	Public	K-4	2001 Eagle Pride Lane	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 655-3111	711	57	12.5	37.8%	552 (77.6%)	65 (9.1%)	18 (2.5%)	68 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	65.9	573^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	62.5%		63.7	622^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%	49				52.0	58.5					55.3	85.4		85.4	60.5	66.2					63.4	$18,844	$1,170	$17,674
South Park Middle School	Public	5-8	2500 Stewart Rd	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	548	41	13.4	34.1%	459 (83.8%)	30 (5.5%)	11 (2.0%)	35 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)	75	197^th of 891 public middle schools	77.9%		77.8	166^th of 893 public middle schools	81.4%	31						48.8	51.1	51.5	44.0	49.1		61.2	61.2			48.2	51.4	64.9	56.8	55.2	$19,858	$714	$19,144

Cities Near South Park

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bethel Park	1.37 mi	7	66^th
Jefferson Hills	2.07 mi	4	65^th
Pittsburgh	2.77 mi	151	524^th
Finleyville	2.82 mi	1	303^rd
McMurray	4.24 mi	4	8^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.