South Allegheny High School

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South Allegheny High School ranks 420 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Allegheny High School is a public high school located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving 484 students in grades 9-12 as part of the McKeesport Area School District, which is ranked 446 out of 606 districts in the state.

The school has a predominantly white student population (82.02%), which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Steel Valley Senior High School and East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School. Academically, South Allegheny High School's Keystone Exam proficiency rates are generally below the state averages, with 22.6% in Algebra I, 43.9% in Biology, and 63.9% in Literature, compared to the state averages of 34.1%, 50.7%, and 65.3%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students (83.68%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Elizabeth Forward Senior High School, South Allegheny High School generally performs at a lower academic level, as evidenced by its lower Keystone Exam proficiency rates and lower statewide school rankings. The school's high student-teacher ratio of 16.2 and fluctuations in per-student spending, ranging from $9,890 in 2019-2020 to $20,316 in 2020-2021, may also be contributing factors to its academic challenges. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted academic interventions, analyze the needs of specific student subgroups, and explore ways to optimize resource allocation and class sizes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2743 Washington Blvd
McKeesport, PA 15133-2017

(412) 675-3070

District: South Allegheny School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
420^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,309

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

African American:

7.6%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Allegheny High School ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.41. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Allegheny 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 (82%), African American (7.6%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Allegheny High School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare South Allegheny High School employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Allegheny High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny High School 420^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See South Allegheny High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

South Allegheny School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Allegheny School District 446^th of 606 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%

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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%

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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%

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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%

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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

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

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

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 (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 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	484	30	16.2	83.7%	397 (82.0%)	37 (7.6%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	45.4	420^th of 674 public high schools	37.7%		42.8	438^th of 634 public high schools	30.9%	18	22.6	43.9	63.9											$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	418	35	11.8	91.9%	65 (15.6%)	288 (68.9%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (11.0%)	20	554^th of 674 public high schools	17.8%					(n/a)	12.7	11.7	54.9	8.5	5.4	3.2	5.4	32.8	32.8	23.9	10.7	30.2	21.8	$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	9	.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	1,045	63	16.6	77.9%	391 (37.4%)	503 (48.1%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.3%)	12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%		19.8	530^th of 634 public high schools	16.4%	55	1.7	27.3	37.6											$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	16	16	1.0		12 (75.0%)	2 (12.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(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	936	64	14.6	87.1%	523 (55.9%)	275 (29.4%)	30 (3.2%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.9%)	21.5	548^th of 674 public high schools	18.7%		25.5	511^th of 634 public high schools	19.4%	37	18.7	22.0	48.9											$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	949	67	14.2	18.7%	854 (90.0%)	28 (3.0%)	15 (1.6%)	33 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.9%)	86.6	67^th of 674 public high schools	90.1%		90.8	16^th of 634 public high schools	97.5%	51	40.2	72.7	90.0											$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	400	39	10.2	88.3%	199 (49.8%)	149 (37.3%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.8%)	35.2	479^th of 674 public high schools	28.9%		44.8	421^st of 634 public high schools	33.6%	58	11.7	46.9	53.4											$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	749	52	14.5	32.6%	663 (88.5%)	31 (4.1%)	16 (2.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.7%)	69.6	210^th of 674 public high schools	68.8%		81.1	98^th of 634 public high schools	84.5%	112	35.1	57.7	74.5											$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	670	57	11.8	87.0%	345 (51.5%)	223 (33.3%)	22 (3.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (11.0%)	13.7	579^th of 674 public high schools	14.1%		14.2	550^th of 634 public high schools	13.2%	29	11.6	22.3	38.8		10.5	5.5	8.3	32.4	32.4		37.2	32.9	35.3	$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 82% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is South Allegheny High School in?

South Allegheny School District

Is South Allegheny High School a good school?

South Allegheny High School ranks 420^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Allegheny High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended South Allegheny High School.

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