Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the Aliquippa School District, a district ranked 586 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. With a student population of 474, the school has a predominantly African American (72.36%) and low-socioeconomic student body, with 87.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Pennsylvania, with standardized test scores significantly below the state averages. In 2022-2023, only 7.6% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's four-year graduation rate, while fluctuating in recent years, remains below the state average, at 87.6% in 2022-2023. In contrast, nearby schools like Beaver Area Senior High School and Moon Senior High School have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and socioeconomic status.

Despite the school's low performance, it appears to have relatively high per-student spending, with $24,491 spent per student in 2021-2022. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. The stark racial imbalance between Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School and the surrounding schools is also concerning and may indicate systemic issues related to educational equity and access, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 100 Harding Avenue
       Aliquippa, PA  15001


(724) 857-7500

District: Aliquippa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
654th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,491 Help


Feeder schools for Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Aliquippa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.4%
White:
12.9%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 83.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 97% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.96. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.4%), White (12.9%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School is $24,491.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School 749th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School 654th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Aliquippa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliquippa School District 586th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 8.96 764th 825 7.4%
2012 17.80 711th 834 14.7%
2013 11.73 656th 758 13.5%
2014 3.12 688th 728 5.5%
2015 7.93 749th 835 10.3%
2016 7.40 783rd 870 10.0%
2017 6.29 810th 877 7.6%
2018 5.15 825th 861 4.2%
2019 4.84 855th 891 4.0%
2021 8.75 732nd 797 8.2%
2022 11.56 761st 883 13.8%
2023 13.49 749th 893 16.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.54 182nd 187 2.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.05 764th 874 12.6%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.51 618th 660 6.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.52 280th 421 33.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.80 586th 681 14.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 6.15 619th 660 6.2%
2012 4.24 619th 664 6.8%
2013 2.23 559th 591 5.4%
2014 3.81 544th 580 6.2%
2015 5.44 616th 680 9.4%
2016 12.66 585th 677 13.6%
2017 5.63 600th 663 9.5%
2018 8.01 599th 673 11.0%
2019 5.05 631st 693 8.9%
2021 2.01 526th 537 2.0%
2022 1.43 633rd 634 0.2%
2023 3.96 654th 674 3.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.99 636th 652 2.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.34 243rd 260 6.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 102 399 1 1 2 n/a n/a 4 509
2011 88 416 1 2 0 0 7 0 514
2012 75 384 1 5 0 0 13 0 478
2013 84 379 2 7 0 0 13 0 485
2014 88 368 2 5 1 0 10 0 474
2015 86 360 1 3 1 0 11 0 462
2016 79 360 0 4 0 0 12 0 455
2017 83 335 0 3 0 0 19 0 440
2018 78 338 1 14 0 0 24 0 455
2019 69 309 0 15 1 0 25 0 419
2020 66 297 0 14 0 0 28 0 405
2021 61 313 0 23 0 0 27 0 424
2022 67 336 0 30 0 0 42 0 475
2023 61 343 0 29 0 0 41 0 474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 509 38.9 13.0 76.2
2011 514 39.4 13.0 86
2012 478 38.3 12.4 89.3
2013 485 40.0 12.1 88.2
2014 474 37.3 12.7 87.8
2015 462 36.0 12.8 99.4
2016 455 38.0 11.9 100
2017 440 37.7 11.6 91.6
2018 455 38.8 11.7 91.6
2019 419 37.8 11.0 90.9
2020 405 37.9 10.6 91.9
2021 424 39.9 10.6 90.6
2022 475 40.9 11.6 94.5
2023 474 35.4 13.3 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 509 38.9 13.0 76.2
2011 514 39.4 13.0 86
2012 478 38.3 12.4 89.3
2013 485 40.0 12.1 88.2
2014 474 37.3 12.7 87.8
2015 462 36.0 12.8 99.4
2016 455 38.0 11.9 100
2017 440 37.7 11.6 91.6
2018 455 38.8 11.7 91.6
2019 419 37.8 11.0 90.9
2020 405 37.9 10.6 91.9
2021 424 39.9 10.6 90.6
2022 475 40.9 11.6 94.5
2023 474 35.4 13.3 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,875 (9.1%) $18,832 (90.9%) $20,707
2020 $1,438 (4.8%) $28,519 (95.2%) $29,957
2021 $1,267 (5.0%) $23,895 (95.0%) $25,162
2022 $1,233 (5.0%) $23,257 (95.0%) $24,491

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 855th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 749th of 893 Middle schools
 12.1%
Ranks 631st of 693 High schoolsRanks 654th of 674 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)3.27.1
 3.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)20.620.2
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)08
 8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)13.431.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)16.423
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)25.52.9
 22.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)8.92
 6.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)3426
 8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)1.57.6
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)13.431.3
 17.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School)18.521.8
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419474
 13.1%
African American309343
 11%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic1529
 93.3%
Pacific Islander00
White6961
 11.6%
Two or More Races2541
 64%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%87.6%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School

Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aliquippa Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School.

Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 3.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School are 72% African American, 13% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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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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