South Park School District

The South Park School District in Pennsylvania operates three schools: South Park Elementary Center, South Park Senior High School, and South Park Middle School. Overall, the district demonstrates strong academic performance, with standout schools that excel in areas like test scores, graduation rates, and student retention.

South Park Middle School is a particularly impressive institution, ranking 166 out of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms state averages on PSSA tests in Math and English Language Arts, and boasts an exceptional 0% dropout rate. Meanwhile, South Park Senior High School stands out for its high 4-year graduation rate of 95.6% and strong performance on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates above the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.

While the South Park School District overall demonstrates impressive academic achievement, the data also highlights potential areas for improvement. The schools have a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, suggesting a need to further investigate diversity and inclusion efforts. Additionally, the notable difference in per-student spending between the elementary/middle school and the high school indicates the district may be allocating resources unevenly across grade levels, an area that warrants further examination.