McKeesport Area Senior High School

Summary:

McKeesport Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,045 students in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, which is part of the McKeesport Area School District. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with poor academic performance, lower-than-average graduation rates, and higher dropout rates compared to the state.

McKeesport Area Senior High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 10.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, 28.8% in Biology, and 41.3% in Literature for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 77.2% and 87.5% in recent years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has had dropout rates ranging from 0.8% to 5.0% in recent years, higher than the state average. These challenges are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as African American, White, and low socioeconomic status students, who perform in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania high schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Norwin High School and Elizabeth Forward Senior High School, McKeesport Area Senior High School performs significantly worse, with much higher proficiency rates on Keystone Exams and better graduation and dropout rates. Despite spending over $18,000 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving performance. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 16.6 in 2022-2023 may also be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1960 Eden Park Blvd
       McKeesport, PA  15132-7617


(412) 664-3650

District: McKeesport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
579th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,487 Help


Feeder schools for McKeesport Area Senior High School:

Middle:    Founders Hall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,045

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.1%
White:
37.4%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKeesport Area Senior High School ranks worse than 84.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McKeesport Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (48.1%), White (37.4%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKeesport Area Senior High School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKeesport Area Senior High School is $18,487.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKeesport Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKeesport Area Senior High School 579th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See McKeesport Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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McKeesport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McKeesport Area School District 545th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKeesport Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.65 435th 583 25.4%
2004 22.97 499th 590 15.4%
2005 17.36 522nd 593 12.0%
2006 14.84 549th 604 9.1%
2007 8.16 572nd 615 7.0%
2008 16.93 555th 621 10.6%
2009 11.95 575th 632 9.0%
2010 15.28 586th 649 9.7%
2011 9.11 607th 660 8.0%
2012 24.50 560th 664 15.7%
2013 9.23 534th 591 9.6%
2014 7.41 532nd 580 8.3%
2015 10.04 596th 680 12.4%
2016 18.44 573rd 677 15.4%
2017 13.69 565th 663 14.8%
2018 15.08 570th 673 15.3%
2019 14.26 585th 693 15.6%
2021 7.28 505th 537 6.0%
2022 19.78 530th 634 16.4%
2023 12.48 585th 674 13.2%
2024 14.81 579th 686 15.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.21 128th 129 0.8%
2024 31.38 102nd 150 32.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.66 600th 652 8.0%
2024 18.21 554th 664 16.6%
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Rank History for Female students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.69 554th 665 16.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.70 400th 502 20.3%
2024 33.44 323rd 513 37.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.23 571st 662 13.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.38 217th 260 16.5%
2024 24.03 215th 284 24.3%
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Rank History for White students at McKeesport Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.04 513th 577 11.1%
2024 13.74 533rd 595 10.4%
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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 McKeesport Area Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1333 343 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1689
1989 1215 326 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1551
1990 1106 288 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 1402
1991 1085 296 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1393
1992 1096 280 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1390
1993 1152 310 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1479
1994 1166 308 3 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1492
1995 1147 329 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
1996 1147 329 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
1997 1207 356 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1582
1998 1212 399 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1628
1999 1202 397 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 1615
2000 1160 424 4 17 6 n/a n/a 0 1611
2001 1141 425 3 13 5 n/a n/a 0 1587
2002 1020 472 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1515
2003 1020 472 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1515
2004 968 473 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 1458
2005 928 523 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1474
2006 930 583 3 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1536
2007 864 632 5 13 3 n/a n/a 0 1517
2008 831 590 5 9 5 n/a n/a 1 1441
2009 776 581 2 11 4 n/a n/a 9 1383
2010 728 618 2 13 8 n/a n/a 14 1383
2011 668 584 0 14 9 0 26 0 1301
2012 643 539 2 18 8 0 27 0 1237
2013 585 499 1 17 6 0 22 0 1130
2014 548 483 6 14 2 0 26 0 1079
2015 543 498 5 13 0 1 48 0 1108
2016 530 517 4 10 1 1 63 0 1126
2017 484 481 4 11 0 1 81 0 1062
2018 490 467 5 10 4 1 93 0 1070
2019 471 419 2 10 0 0 113 0 1015
2020 448 424 2 20 0 0 111 0 1005
2021 416 433 2 21 0 0 106 0 978
2022 409 472 2 33 0 0 107 0 1023
2023 391 503 2 41 0 0 108 0 1045

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 McKeesport Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1689 121.4 13.9 n/a
1989 1551 116.4 13.3 n/a
1990 1402 104.2 13.4 0
1991 1393 104.0 13.3 n/a
1992 1390 96.5 14.4 n/a
1993 1479 74.0 20.0 n/a
1994 1492 75.0 19.9 n/a
1995 1492 78.5 19.0 n/a
1996 1492 78.5 19.0 n/a
1997 1582 83.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1628 83.5 19.5 n/a
1999 1615 80.5 20.1 n/a
2000 1611 81.0 19.9 24.5
2001 1587 83.0 19.1 33.8
2002 1515 90.5 16.7 38.9
2003 1515 90.5 16.7 38.9
2004 1458 79.5 18.3 45.7
2005 1474 78.0 18.9 40
2006 1536 75.5 20.3 53.6
2007 1517 78.0 19.4 47.8
2008 1441 64.9 22.2 54.9
2009 1383 67.6 20.4 59.5
2010 1383 91.2 15.1 62.5
2011 1301 90.1 14.4 59
2012 1237 82.2 15.0 64.4
2013 1130 78.9 14.3 64.5
2014 1079 77.2 13.9 56.4
2015 1108 71.0 15.6 99.7
2016 1126 71.0 15.8 100
2017 1062 70.3 15.0 73.5
2018 1070 69.3 15.4 75
2019 1015 65.1 15.5 75.7
2020 1005 65.6 15.3 73.6
2021 978 64.0 15.2 78.7
2022 1023 65.2 15.6 78.7
2023 1045 62.6 16.6 77.9

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 McKeesport Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1689 121.4 13.9 n/a
1989 1551 116.4 13.3 n/a
1990 1402 104.2 13.4 0
1991 1393 104.0 13.3 n/a
1992 1390 96.5 14.4 n/a
1993 1479 74.0 20.0 n/a
1994 1492 75.0 19.9 n/a
1995 1492 78.5 19.0 n/a
1996 1492 78.5 19.0 n/a
1997 1582 83.5 18.9 n/a
1998 1628 83.5 19.5 n/a
1999 1615 80.5 20.1 n/a
2000 1611 81.0 19.9 24.5
2001 1587 83.0 19.1 33.8
2002 1515 90.5 16.7 38.9
2003 1515 90.5 16.7 38.9
2004 1458 79.5 18.3 45.7
2005 1474 78.0 18.9 40
2006 1536 75.5 20.3 53.6
2007 1517 78.0 19.4 47.8
2008 1441 64.9 22.2 54.9
2009 1383 67.6 20.4 59.5
2010 1383 91.2 15.1 62.5
2011 1301 90.1 14.4 59
2012 1237 82.2 15.0 64.4
2013 1130 78.9 14.3 64.5
2014 1079 77.2 13.9 56.4
2015 1108 71.0 15.6 99.7
2016 1126 71.0 15.8 100
2017 1062 70.3 15.0 73.5
2018 1070 69.3 15.4 75
2019 1015 65.1 15.5 75.7
2020 1005 65.6 15.3 73.6
2021 978 64.0 15.2 78.7
2022 1023 65.2 15.6 78.7
2023 1045 62.6 16.6 77.9

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 McKeesport Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,260 (7.7%) $15,089 (92.3%) $16,348
2020 $1,278 (7.3%) $16,166 (92.7%) $17,444
2021 $2,181 (12.5%) $15,298 (87.5%) $17,479
2022 $3,886 (21.0%) $14,601 (79.0%) $18,487

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKeesport Area 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 585th of 693 High schoolsRanks 585th of 674 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (McKeesport Area Senior High School)281.7
 26.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (McKeesport Area Senior High School)3327.3
 5.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (McKeesport Area Senior High School)49.337.6
 11.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10151045
 3%
African American419503
 20%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic1041
 310%
Pacific Islander00
White471391
 17%
Two or More Races113108
 4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.7%77.9%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McKeesport Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,045 students attended McKeesport Area Senior High School.

Students at McKeesport Area Senior High School are 48% African American, 37% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

McKeesport Area Senior High School ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

McKeesport Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : Founders Hall Middle School


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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.





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