Is Peters Township High School a good school?

Yes! Peters Township High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Peters Township High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,226 students attended Peters Township High School.

What is the racial makeup of Peters Township High School?

Students at Peters Township High School are 91% White, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Peters Township High School?

Peters Township High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bower Hill Elementary School Elementary : McMurray Elementary School Elementary : Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Peters Township High School

Summary:

Peters Township High School is a public high school serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent community of McMurray, Pennsylvania. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in the state, with exceptional academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates that far exceed state averages.

Peters Township High School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. It maintains a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has ranked between 5th and 47th among all high schools in Pennsylvania over the past decade. The school's students excel on the Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 67.8% in Algebra I, 87.7% in Biology, and 88.2% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts four-year graduation rates ranging from 98.1% to 98.8% in recent years, well above the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Keystone Oaks High School, Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School, and Chartiers Valley High School, Peters Township High School stands out as a top performer, outpacing these schools on various metrics. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as White students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, who all rank among the top in the state. This high-quality education is supported by the Upper St. Clair School District, which spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $13,906 to $17,085 in recent years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

121 Rolling Hills Dr.
McMurray, PA 15317-2948

(724) 941-6250

District: Peters Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,085

Feeder schools for Peters Township High School:

Elementary:	Bower Hill Elementary School
	McMurray Elementary School
	Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,226

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Asian:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peters Township High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.6. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Peters Township High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Asian (3.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peters Township High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Peters Township High School employs 87.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peters Township High School is $17,085.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peters Township High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Township High School 16^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Peters Township High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Peters Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Township School District 6^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peters Township High School

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Rank History for all students at Peters Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	95.56	8^th	583	98.6%
2004	93.84	12^th	590	98.0%
2005	94.01	6^th	593	99.0%
2006	89.54	12^th	604	98.0%
2007	92.05	6^th	615	99.0%
2008	88.50	26^th	621	95.8%
2009	90.30	19^th	632	97.0%
2010	93.25	6^th	649	99.1%
2011	91.66	11^th	660	98.3%
2012	89.88	16^th	664	97.6%
2013	91.13	14^th	591	97.6%
2014	93.17	5^th	580	99.1%
2015	91.43	7^th	680	99.0%
2016	88.77	11^th	677	98.4%
2017	89.54	19^th	663	97.1%
2018	90.77	9^th	673	98.7%
2019	93.05	6^th	693	99.1%
2021	92.33	6^th	537	98.9%
2022	86.77	47^th	634	92.6%
2023	94.60	16^th	674	97.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peters Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.17	16^th	652	97.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Peters Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.10	8^th	502	98.4%

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Rank History for White students at Peters Township High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.67	17^th	577	97.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)

50%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, December 19, 2013

This school always finds ways to push us for a better future. We receive tons and tons of opportunities to think about our futures and connect with current events and I am only a freshman. I have never been more excited about school. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Lots of well educated teachers, hard for minorities to move into the area... Close Quote

Enrollment information for Peters Township High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	833	9	9	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	858
1989	791	7	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	814
1990	785	7	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	805
1991	775	7	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	788
1992	799	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
1993	813	7	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
1994	870	8	13	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
1995	953	7	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	979
1996	953	7	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	979
1997	996	9	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1015
1998	1002	8	11	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1999	1050	10	24	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2000	1086	8	19	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1123
2001	1122	11	16	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1159
2002	1166	7	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2003	1166	7	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2004	1226	6	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1252
2005	1267	5	12	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1291
2006	1350	12	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1382
2007	1387	11	24	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1429
2008	1386	13	24	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1436
2009	1369	7	25	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	1420
2010	1391	10	30	17	0	n/a	n/a	2	1450
2011	1444	14	25	12	0	0	12	0	1507
2012	1427	13	29	10	0	0	8	0	1487
2013	1417	12	37	11	0	0	8	0	1485
2014	1377	11	44	14	1	3	10	0	1460
2015	1330	4	45	28	1	4	14	0	1426
2016	1359	3	52	31	1	5	12	0	1463
2017	1321	6	51	35	1	7	11	0	1432
2018	1340	6	46	36	2	5	15	0	1450
2019	1343	7	49	26	3	4	23	0	1455
2020	1255	4	44	32	5	2	29	0	1371
2021	1221	3	38	26	9	0	29	0	1326
2022	1185	4	38	33	7	0	28	0	1295
2023	1119	6	40	28	4	1	28	0	1226

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 Peters Township High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	858	59.0	14.5	n/a
1989	814	52.9	15.3	n/a
1990	805	53.7	14.9	0
1991	788	62.7	12.5	n/a
1992	811	59.5	13.6	n/a
1993	823	52.0	15.8	n/a
1994	891	58.0	15.4	n/a
1995	979	58.7	16.7	n/a
1996	979	58.7	16.7	n/a
1997	1015	63.3	16.0	n/a
1998	1032	64.6	16.0	n/a
1999	1092	67.5	16.2	n/a
2000	1123	69.6	16.1	1.8
2001	1159	76.1	15.2	2.3
2002	1194	74.1	16.1	2
2003	1194	74.1	16.1	2
2004	1252	77.1	16.2	1.8
2005	1291	81.2	15.9	1.9
2006	1382	82.7	16.7	2.5
2007	1429	84.2	17.0	2.7
2008	1436	89.8	16.0	2.6
2009	1420	91.4	15.5	2.6
2010	1450	90.4	16.0	2.9
2011	1507	91.6	16.4	3.3
2012	1487	91.6	16.2	3.4
2013	1485	91.2	16.2	4.4
2014	1460	92.0	15.8	4.5
2015	1426	92.0	15.5	4.2
2016	1463	90.0	16.2	4.6
2017	1432	90.0	15.9	4.1
2018	1450	88.8	16.3	7
2019	1455	89.4	16.2	6.7
2020	1371	88.6	15.4	7.7
2021	1326	86.0	15.4	6.3
2022	1295	88.9	14.5	6.6
2023	1226	87.3	14.0	11.4

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 Peters Township High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	858	59.0	14.5	n/a
1989	814	52.9	15.3	n/a
1990	805	53.7	14.9	0
1991	788	62.7	12.5	n/a
1992	811	59.5	13.6	n/a
1993	823	52.0	15.8	n/a
1994	891	58.0	15.4	n/a
1995	979	58.7	16.7	n/a
1996	979	58.7	16.7	n/a
1997	1015	63.3	16.0	n/a
1998	1032	64.6	16.0	n/a
1999	1092	67.5	16.2	n/a
2000	1123	69.6	16.1	1.8
2001	1159	76.1	15.2	2.3
2002	1194	74.1	16.1	2
2003	1194	74.1	16.1	2
2004	1252	77.1	16.2	1.8
2005	1291	81.2	15.9	1.9
2006	1382	82.7	16.7	2.5
2007	1429	84.2	17.0	2.7
2008	1436	89.8	16.0	2.6
2009	1420	91.4	15.5	2.6
2010	1450	90.4	16.0	2.9
2011	1507	91.6	16.4	3.3
2012	1487	91.6	16.2	3.4
2013	1485	91.2	16.2	4.4
2014	1460	92.0	15.8	4.5
2015	1426	92.0	15.5	4.2
2016	1463	90.0	16.2	4.6
2017	1432	90.0	15.9	4.1
2018	1450	88.8	16.3	7
2019	1455	89.4	16.2	6.7
2020	1371	88.6	15.4	7.7
2021	1326	86.0	15.4	6.3
2022	1295	88.9	14.5	6.6
2023	1226	87.3	14.0	11.4

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 Peters Township High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$13,906 (100.0%)	$13,906
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$14,844 (100.0%)	$14,844
2021	$143 (0.9%)	$15,681 (99.1%)	$15,823
2022	$113 (0.7%)	$16,971 (99.3%)	$17,085

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peters Township High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 16^th of 674 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Peters Township High School)	95.1	67.8	27.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Peters Township High School)	94.6	87.7	6.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Peters Township High School)	96.4	88.2	8.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1455	1226	15.7%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	49	40	18.4%
Hispanic	26	28	7.7%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	1343	1119	16.7%
Two or More Races	23	28	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.7%	11.4%	4.7%

Schools Near Peters Township High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Peters Township High School	Public	9-12	121 Rolling Hills Dr.	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6250	1,226	87	14.0	11.4%	1,119 (91.3%)	6 (0.5%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	94.6	16^th of 674 public high schools	97.6%		86.8	47^th of 634 public high schools	92.6%	31	67.8	87.7	88.2									$17,085	$113	$16,971
Upper Saint Clair High School	Public	9-12	1825 McLaughlin Run Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	1,288	92	13.9	12.1%	1,030 (80.0%)	23 (1.8%)	34 (2.6%)	168 (13.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.3%)	92.2	25^th of 674 public high schools	96.3%		91.4	14^th of 634 public high schools	97.8%	11	49.3	75.9	93.5									$24,055	$592	$23,463
Canon-McMillan Senior High School	Public	9-12	314 Elm St Extension	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-1400	1,655	90	18.4	25.6%	1,431 (86.5%)	63 (3.8%)	51 (3.1%)	31 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (4.7%)	88.3	52^nd of 674 public high schools	92.3%		82	90^th of 634 public high schools	85.8%	38	57.1	74.3	81.1									$13,023	$266	$12,756
Bethel Park High School	Public	9-12	309 Church Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8581	1,338	95	14.0	16.2%	1,211 (90.5%)	38 (2.8%)	12 (0.9%)	48 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	25 (1.9%)	81.2	104^th of 674 public high schools	84.6%		89.5	27^th of 634 public high schools	95.7%	77	45.8	67.6	78.8									$12	$00	$12
South Park Senior High School	Public	9-12	2005 Eagle Ridge Dr	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	560	43	13.1	22.1%	505 (90.2%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	64.3	259^th of 674 public high schools	61.6%		46.9	409^th of 634 public high schools	35.5%	150	36.5	57.0	67.5									$25,874	$173	$25,701
Chartiers-Houston Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2050 W Pike St	Houston	15342	Washington County	Chartiers-Houston School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-3350	508	37	13.7	26.8%	445 (87.6%)	14 (2.8%)	21 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	80.8	108^th of 674 public high schools	84.0%		73.7	183^rd of 634 public high schools	71.1%	75	44.6	61.8	85.5	35.2	45.7	40.1	77.6	77.6	57.6	75.4	65.9	$20,470	$1,488	$18,982
Chartiers Valley High School	Public	9-12	50 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 429-2273	1,018	66	15.3	25.0%	843 (82.8%)	35 (3.4%)	29 (2.8%)	55 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.4%)	40.8	453^rd of 674 public high schools	32.8%		62.2	271^st of 634 public high schools	57.3%	182	30.8	40.6	54.6									$21,108	$224	$20,884
Mt Lebanon Senior High School	Public	9-12	155 Cochran Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2003	1,840	126	14.5	15.1%	1,543 (83.9%)	34 (1.8%)	69 (3.8%)	112 (6.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.1%)	96	10^th of 674 public high schools	98.5%		94.1	6^th of 634 public high schools	99.1%	4	54.6	84.8	96.1									$18,502	$363	$18,139
South Fayette High School	Public	9-12	3640 Old Oakdale Rd	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	South Fayette Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 221-4542	1,074	69	15.4	10.0%	778 (72.4%)	18 (1.7%)	18 (1.7%)	203 (18.9%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.8%)	94.8	14^th of 674 public high schools	97.9%		90.3	19^th of 634 public high schools	97.0%	5	73.8	81.5	91.6									$16,422	$201	$16,220
Western Area CTC (of Washington County)	Public	9-12	688 Western Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Western Area Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 746-2890	6	18	.3		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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