Moon Area Senior High School

Summary:

Moon Senior High School is a public high school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,218 students. The school is part of the West Allegheny School District, which is ranked 38th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moon Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 116th out of 674 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating strong academic performance. While the student population is predominantly White (73.89%), the school has a relatively diverse student body compared to some nearby schools, with significant percentages of Hispanic (8.62%) and Asian (4.68%) students. Moon Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.3% to 95.5% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rates have remained low, ranging from 0.4% to 0.8% over the past five years, well below the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Moon Senior High School's academic performance is significantly higher than Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School, which rank near the bottom of the state's high schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Moon Senior High School (20.03%) is lower than the surrounding schools, such as Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School (92.46%) and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School (87.55%), indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families. Moon Senior High School's spending per student ($18,291 in 2021-2022) is also higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8353 University Blvd
       Moon Township, PA  15108-4202


(412) 264-9440

District: Moon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,291 Help


Feeder schools for Moon Area Senior High School:

Elementary:    Bon Meade Elementary School
    J H Brooks Elementary School
    McCormick Elementary School
Middle:    Moon Area Lower Middle School
    Moon Area Upper Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,218

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moon Area Senior High School ranks better than 82.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.19. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Moon Area 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: White (73.9%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moon Area Senior High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moon Area Senior High School is $18,291.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Moon Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Moon Area Senior High School 116th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Moon Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Moon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moon Area School District 38th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moon Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.19 52nd 583 91.1%
2004 93.61 14th 590 97.6%
2005 83.79 58th 593 90.2%
2006 83.72 49th 604 91.9%
2007 87.04 28th 615 95.4%
2008 87.53 29th 621 95.3%
2009 80.50 83rd 632 86.9%
2010 77.16 117th 649 82.0%
2011 75.56 128th 660 80.6%
2012 81.20 75th 664 88.7%
2013 90.86 17th 591 97.1%
2014 90.28 20th 580 96.6%
2015 88.96 23rd 680 96.6%
2016 87.81 17th 677 97.5%
2017 85.20 45th 663 93.2%
2018 81.98 86th 673 87.2%
2019 84.97 65th 693 90.6%
2021 82.40 65th 537 87.9%
2022 78.21 127th 634 80.0%
2023 79.19 116th 674 82.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.26 57th 129 55.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.48 27th 85 68.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.86 288th 652 55.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.27 92nd 502 81.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.95 60th 112 46.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.86 33rd 260 87.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.86 87th 252 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Moon Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.03 103rd 577 82.1%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Open Quote My children couldn't get a better education. The teachers and the administration at the high school have been committed to excellence and making sure my children are prepared for any college. My son graduated last year and quite frankly his classes in college are easier than his classes at Moon. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, October 12, 2013

Open Quote The senior project requirements are much harder than the better-ranking schools around here. Yet college students who took multiple AP classes (2+) in senior year still say that Moon did not prepare them well for college. Many teachers are not good teachers at all. The school lunches are mediocre. Taxes are way too high for a terrible school like Moon. The rules are rather strict. The anti-bullying program is ineffective. (I feel like I am ranting about Chrysler's reliability here, so many negatives.) Believe me, all this hype that Moon makes about itself is really just a trap that naive parents and students believe in. Go to a different district, even if the taxes are higher. They'll be well worth it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Moon 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 860 24 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1989 785 24 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1990 923 31 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 971
1991 862 29 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 916
1992 847 38 20 3 1 n/a n/a 0 909
1993 859 41 20 9 1 n/a n/a 0 930
1994 888 38 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1995 907 38 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1996 907 38 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1997 950 31 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1998 984 36 28 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1999 983 35 30 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
2000 985 30 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2001 975 32 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2002 1023 49 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
2003 1023 49 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1103
2004 1065 47 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
2005 1119 56 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1203
2006 1116 66 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 1216
2007 1104 79 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1220
2008 1086 84 22 15 0 n/a n/a 5 1212
2009 1051 72 31 18 0 n/a n/a 5 1177
2010 1070 67 22 15 0 n/a n/a 4 1178
2011 1035 75 19 10 0 0 8 0 1147
2012 1015 70 28 17 1 0 8 0 1139
2013 1036 67 33 22 3 0 9 0 1170
2014 1018 74 39 23 3 0 10 0 1167
2015 1037 75 42 28 3 0 7 0 1192
2016 1039 65 43 30 3 0 13 0 1193
2017 1005 65 44 37 1 1 16 0 1169
2018 990 62 45 42 1 0 27 0 1167
2019 965 55 47 68 1 1 56 0 1193
2020 951 47 51 74 1 1 53 0 1178
2021 954 57 53 68 1 1 70 0 1204
2022 906 59 55 86 2 0 78 0 1186
2023 900 68 57 105 2 1 85 0 1218

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 Moon Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 898 61.2 14.6 n/a
1989 823 61.3 13.4 n/a
1990 971 75.0 12.9 0
1991 916 71.0 12.9 n/a
1992 909 72.0 12.6 n/a
1993 930 63.5 14.6 n/a
1994 955 62.8 15.2 n/a
1995 976 63.5 15.4 n/a
1996 976 63.5 15.4 n/a
1997 1016 63.6 16.0 n/a
1998 1062 67.0 15.9 n/a
1999 1061 68.0 15.6 n/a
2000 1054 68.8 15.3 3.7
2001 1042 69.4 15.0 5.9
2002 1103 76.4 14.4 4.9
2003 1103 76.4 14.4 4.9
2004 1144 81.0 14.1 3.3
2005 1203 79.0 15.2 4.5
2006 1216 80.5 15.1 7.3
2007 1220 81.3 15.0 9.3
2008 1212 85.0 14.3 6.6
2009 1177 80.7 14.6 11.8
2010 1178 82.2 14.3 10.1
2011 1147 81.8 14.0 12
2012 1139 80.0 14.2 14.7
2013 1170 84.0 13.9 11.9
2014 1167 84.0 13.8 12.8
2015 1192 90.0 13.2 15.7
2016 1193 92.0 12.9 19.5
2017 1169 90.2 12.9 15.9
2018 1167 88.2 13.2 17.3
2019 1193 88.7 13.4 17.3
2020 1178 88.3 13.3 18.6
2021 1204 89.1 13.5 17.9
2022 1186 88.2 13.4 16.7
2023 1218 89.2 13.6 20

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 Moon Area Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 898 61.2 14.6 n/a
1989 823 61.3 13.4 n/a
1990 971 75.0 12.9 0
1991 916 71.0 12.9 n/a
1992 909 72.0 12.6 n/a
1993 930 63.5 14.6 n/a
1994 955 62.8 15.2 n/a
1995 976 63.5 15.4 n/a
1996 976 63.5 15.4 n/a
1997 1016 63.6 16.0 n/a
1998 1062 67.0 15.9 n/a
1999 1061 68.0 15.6 n/a
2000 1054 68.8 15.3 3.7
2001 1042 69.4 15.0 5.9
2002 1103 76.4 14.4 4.9
2003 1103 76.4 14.4 4.9
2004 1144 81.0 14.1 3.3
2005 1203 79.0 15.2 4.5
2006 1216 80.5 15.1 7.3
2007 1220 81.3 15.0 9.3
2008 1212 85.0 14.3 6.6
2009 1177 80.7 14.6 11.8
2010 1178 82.2 14.3 10.1
2011 1147 81.8 14.0 12
2012 1139 80.0 14.2 14.7
2013 1170 84.0 13.9 11.9
2014 1167 84.0 13.8 12.8
2015 1192 90.0 13.2 15.7
2016 1193 92.0 12.9 19.5
2017 1169 90.2 12.9 15.9
2018 1167 88.2 13.2 17.3
2019 1193 88.7 13.4 17.3
2020 1178 88.3 13.3 18.6
2021 1204 89.1 13.5 17.9
2022 1186 88.2 13.4 16.7
2023 1218 89.2 13.6 20

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 Moon Area Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (1.6%) $17,199 (98.4%) $17,474
2020 $297 (1.7%) $17,030 (98.3%) $17,327
2021 $154 (0.9%) $17,923 (99.1%) $18,077
2022 $371 (2.0%) $17,920 (98.0%) $18,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Moon 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 65th of 693 High schoolsRanks 116th of 674 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Moon Area Senior High School)82.837.4
 45.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Moon Area Senior High School)83.466
 17.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Moon Area Senior High School)89.180.4
 8.7%
   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 Students11931218
 2.1%
African American5568
 23.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian4757
 21.3%
Hispanic68105
 54.4%
Pacific Islander11
White965900
 6.7%
Two or More Races5685
 51.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%20%
 2.8%


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Students at Moon Area Senior High School are 74% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

Moon Area Senior High School ranks 116th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,218 students attended Moon Area Senior High 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.

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