Best Public Schools in Wilmerding, PA

Summary:

The city of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has only one high school, the Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School, which serves grades 9-12. This small charter school of 316 students has a unique focus on the arts, but faces some academic challenges compared to other schools in the state.

The Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School has a district ranking of 424 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and a statewide ranking of 428 out of 686 high schools, both rated 2 out of 5 stars. Its test scores are below the state average in math and science, but higher in literature. With a 95.25% free/reduced lunch rate, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to its relatively low academic performance. However, the school's high spending of $14,925 per student suggests a focus on providing additional resources and support.

Despite these challenges, the Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School offers a specialized, arts-focused education to its students. While its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, the school maintains a respectable 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. As the only high school in Wilmerding, the Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School plays a crucial role in the educational landscape of the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	320 Marguerite Avenue	Wilmerding	15148	Allegheny County	Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 646-1718	316	26	12.1	95.3%	196 (62.0%)	89 (28.2%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	45	428^th of 686 public high schools	37.6%		48.2	396^th of 674 public high schools	41.2%	32	24.6	39.7	71.7	$14,925	$386	$14,539

Cities Near Wilmerding

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pittsburgh	1.43 mi	151	509^th
North Versailles	1.65 mi	5	699^th
Turtle Creek	1.74 mi	2	665^th
Trafford	1.88 mi	3	61^st
McKeesport	2.71 mi	11	656^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.

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