South Allegheny High School

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South Allegheny High School ranks 503 rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

South Allegheny High School is a public high school in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving 484 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the South Allegheny School District, which is ranked 454 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Allegheny High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is significantly below the state average, with only 29.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students and students with disabilities. However, the school has maintained a 4-year graduation rate around 87-88%, which is on par with nearby schools. The school's dropout rate has been slightly higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 1.6% to 2.6% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, South Allegheny High School faces unique challenges. The school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 83-85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than schools like Elizabeth Forward Senior High School, which has only 32.58% of students in this category. While South Allegheny High School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,890 in 2019-2020 to $20,316 in 2020-2021, this is still higher than some nearby schools, such as East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School, which spent $10,567 per student in 2021-2022. This suggests that a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary to address the persistent challenges faced by South Allegheny High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2743 Washington Blvd
McKeesport, PA 15133-2017

(412) 675-3070

District: South Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
503^rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,309

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

African American:

10.6%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Allegheny High School ranks worse than 73.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Allegheny High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (78%), African American (10.6%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Allegheny High School is 16. (See more...)

Compare South Allegheny High School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Allegheny High School is $18,309.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Allegheny High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny High School 503^rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See South Allegheny High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

South Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny School District 454^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Allegheny High School

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Rank History for all students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	32.86	419^th	537	22.0%
2022	42.81	438^th	634	30.9%
2023	45.41	420^th	674	37.7%
2024	31.96	503^rd	686	26.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.35	379^th	652	41.9%
2024	40.28	418^th	664	37.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	31.03	493^rd	665	25.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.65	254^th	502	49.4%
2024	30.50	347^th	513	32.4%

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Rank History for Male students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.41	475^th	662	28.2%

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Rank History for African American students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.63	276^th	284	2.8%

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Rank History for White students at South Allegheny High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.36	393^rd	577	31.9%
2024	26.92	472^nd	595	20.7%

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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

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Enrollment information for South Allegheny High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	411	33	2	6	40	492
2021	412	32	2	6	39	491
2022	415	37	1	9	37	499
2023	397	37	1	14	35	484
2024	368	50	2	15	37	472

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 South Allegheny High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	492	27.8	17.6	88.4
2021	491	32.5	15.1	85.3
2022	499	30.7	16.2	84.8
2023	484	29.8	16.2	83.7
2024	472	29.4	16.0	100

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 South Allegheny High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	492	27.8	17.6	88.4
2021	491	32.5	15.1	85.3
2022	499	30.7	16.2	84.8
2023	484	29.8	16.2	83.7
2024	472	29.4	16.0	100

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 South Allegheny High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$105 (1.1%)	$9,785 (98.9%)	$9,890
2021	$839 (4.1%)	$19,477 (95.9%)	$20,316
2022	$910 (5.0%)	$17,399 (95.0%)	$18,309

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near South Allegheny High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th 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 6th Grade	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
South Allegheny High School	Public	9-12	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 675-3070	472	29	16.0	100.0%	368 (78.0%)	50 (10.6%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.8%)	32	503^rd of 686 public high schools	26.7%		45.4	420^th of 674 public high schools	37.7%	83	29.8	35.3	52.4											$18,309	$910	$17,399
Clairton Middle School/High School	Public	6-12	501 Waddell Ave	Clairton	15025	Allegheny County	Clairton City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 233-9200	420	33	12.8	100.2%	62 (14.8%)	296 (70.5%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (10.0%)	24.5	540^th of 686 public high schools	21.3%		20	554^th of 674 public high schools	17.8%	14	11.5	22.2	61.1	4.7	4.1	2.1	3.8	25.5	25.5	17.2	24.5	23.4	21.3	$20,334	$3,791	$16,542
McKeesport Area Technology Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3726	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKeesport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Blvd	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 664-3650	1,051	61	17.2	100.0%	382 (36.3%)	510 (48.5%)	43 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (10.6%)	14.8	579^th of 686 public high schools	15.6%		12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%	6	10.7	28.8	41.3											$18,487	$3,886	$14,601
Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	Public	9-12	565 N. Lewis Run Road	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	Steel Center for Career and Technical Education	No	No	No	No	(412) 469-3200	4	22	.1		1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
West Mifflin Area High School	Public	9-12	91 Commonwealth Ave	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	946	64	14.8	100.0%	497 (52.5%)	303 (32.0%)	32 (3.4%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	99 (10.5%)	15.7	576^th of 686 public high schools	16.0%		21.5	548^th of 674 public high schools	18.7%	28	10.7	32.7	37.8											$12,085	$419	$11,666
Thomas Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	830 Old Clairton Rd	Jefferson Hills	15025	Allegheny County	West Jefferson Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-8610	974	66	14.8	25.6%	857 (88.0%)	36 (3.7%)	19 (2.0%)	47 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.5%)	88.6	53^rd of 686 public high schools	92.3%		86.6	67^th of 674 public high schools	90.1%	14	59.0	74.6	86.9											$18,113	$488	$17,625
Steel Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	3113 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 464-3600	408	35	11.6	100.0%	183 (44.9%)	169 (41.4%)	8 (2.0%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.3%)	19.4	562^nd of 686 public high schools	18.1%		35.2	479^th of 674 public high schools	28.9%	83	22.5	29.6	41.3											$22,297	$727	$21,571
Elizabeth Forward Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 Weigles Hill Road	Elizabeth	15037	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 896-2349	744	54	13.8	39.0%	672 (90.3%)	27 (3.6%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	70.5	201^st of 686 public high schools	70.7%		69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%	9	57.6	55.9	67.2											$19,703	$506	$19,197
East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1150 Jacks Run Rd	North Versailles	15137	Allegheny County	East Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 824-9700	684	56	12.1	100.1%	333 (48.7%)	246 (36.0%)	24 (3.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (11.3%)	11	592^nd of 686 public high schools	13.7%		13.7	579^th of 674 public high schools	14.1%	13	16.2	21.0	34.1		6.6	1.1	3.9	38.2	38.2		29.3	47.8	38.5	$10,567	$104	$10,463

Frequently Asked Questions about South Allegheny High School

What is the racial makeup of South Allegheny High School?

Students at South Allegheny High School are 78% White, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is South Allegheny High School a good school?

South Allegheny High School ranks 503^rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is South Allegheny High School in?

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How many students attend South Allegheny High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended South Allegheny High School.

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