South Park Senior High School

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South Park Senior High School ranks 259 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Park Senior High School is a public high school serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in South Park, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Upper St. Clair School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong academic outcomes, low dropout rates, and high graduation rates that outpace the state average.

Key factors that set South Park Senior High School apart include its significantly higher percentage of white students (90.18%) compared to surrounding schools, as well as its relatively high spending per student, ranging from $19,007 to $25,874 over the past 4 years. The school's students perform well on Keystone Exams, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. While the school's performance is strong overall, it lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Peters Township High School and Mt. Lebanon Senior High School in some key metrics, such as Keystone Exam proficiency rates and overall state rankings.

Despite its high-performing status, South Park Senior High School may have opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in Algebra I proficiency, which is slightly below the state average. However, the school's consistent track record of academic excellence, low dropout rates, and strong subgroup performance suggest it is providing a quality education for the students of South Park.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2005 Eagle Ridge Dr
South Park, PA 15129-8885

(412) 655-3111

District: South Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,874

Feeder schools for South Park Senior High School:

Elementary:	South Park Elementary Center
Middle:	South Park Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 560

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

African American:

4.8%

Asian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Park Senior High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.32. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Park Senior 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 (90.2%), African American (4.8%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park Senior High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare South Park Senior High School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park Senior High School is $25,874.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Park Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park Senior High School 259^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See South Park Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

South Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park School District 175^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Park Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at South Park Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	87.30	51^st	583	91.3%
2004	82.67	84^th	590	85.8%
2005	84.95	48^th	593	91.9%
2006	82.69	63^rd	604	89.6%
2007	77.24	110^th	615	82.1%
2008	78.15	98^th	621	84.2%
2009	71.18	177^th	632	72.0%
2010	81.93	62^nd	649	90.4%
2011	63.82	277^th	660	58.0%
2012	83.28	57^th	664	91.4%
2013	72.51	137^th	591	76.8%
2014	74.75	121^st	580	79.1%
2015	75.71	153^rd	680	77.5%
2016	73.07	194^th	677	71.3%
2017	72.23	218^th	663	67.1%
2018	78.61	125^th	673	81.4%
2019	75.62	171^st	693	75.3%
2021	81.61	70^th	537	87.0%
2022	46.94	409^th	634	35.5%
2023	64.32	259^th	674	61.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.72	230^th	652	64.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Park Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.72	180^th	502	64.1%

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Rank History for White students at South Park Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.23	254^th	577	56.0%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, August 29, 2010

South Park is a small enough school district so most of the students don't get lost. There are many things to offer for students of all ages. Close Quote

Enrollment information for South Park Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	733	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	759
1989	671	26	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	702
1990	636	15	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	654
1991	647	15	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	663
1992	664	16	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	686
1993	704	19	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	726
1994	719	24	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	748
1995	766	20	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	789
1996	766	20	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	789
1997	742	18	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	763
1998	757	21	6	0	4	n/a	n/a	788
1999	745	27	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	778
2000	728	24	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	760
2001	759	25	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	790
2002	734	32	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	772
2003	734	32	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	772
2004	727	32	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	769
2005	732	30	11	1	1	n/a	n/a	775
2006	708	33	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	752
2007	722	38	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	771
2008	707	33	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	751
2009	697	25	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	732
2010	711	26	11	2	0	n/a	n/a	750
2011	711	36	8	3	0	0	0	758
2012	702	33	6	3	0	0	0	744
2013	662	33	4	4	1	0	2	706
2014	603	25	3	3	1	0	2	637
2015	626	22	7	3	0	0	2	660
2016	591	20	6	6	0	0	3	626
2017	591	19	5	6	0	0	6	627
2018	573	24	10	8	0	0	11	626
2019	555	19	9	8	0	0	11	602
2020	540	16	7	9	0	1	11	584
2021	514	21	7	4	0	2	12	560
2022	512	24	11	5	0	0	10	562
2023	505	27	12	8	0	0	8	560

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 Park Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	759	45.5	16.6	n/a
1989	702	50.0	14.0	n/a
1990	654	43.5	15.0	0
1991	663	45.5	14.5	n/a
1992	686	40.6	16.8	n/a
1993	726	42.0	17.3	n/a
1994	748	40.5	18.5	n/a
1995	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1996	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1997	763	40.5	18.8	n/a
1998	788	41.5	19.0	n/a
1999	778	42.0	18.5	n/a
2000	760	41.5	18.3	4.1
2001	790	44.0	18.0	4.4
2002	772	43.5	17.7	7.8
2003	772	43.5	17.7	7.8
2004	769	43.5	17.7	5.2
2005	775	44.5	17.4	7.7
2006	752	44.5	16.9	9.4
2007	771	51.1	15.1	11.9
2008	751	48.1	15.6	13.6
2009	732	50.1	14.6	12
2010	750	50.4	14.8	14.5
2011	758	48.6	15.5	18.2
2012	744	47.5	15.6	16.9
2013	706	47.8	14.7	16.9
2014	637	46.4	13.7	17.4
2015	660	46.0	14.3	25.6
2016	626	43.0	14.5	20.4
2017	627	41.5	15.0	16.6
2018	626	42.1	14.8	17.3
2019	602	43.1	13.9	21.8
2020	584	43.5	13.4	n/a
2021	560	43.1	12.9	22.3
2022	562	43.0	13.0	20.8
2023	560	42.6	13.1	22.1

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 Park Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	759	45.5	16.6	n/a
1989	702	50.0	14.0	n/a
1990	654	43.5	15.0	0
1991	663	45.5	14.5	n/a
1992	686	40.6	16.8	n/a
1993	726	42.0	17.3	n/a
1994	748	40.5	18.5	n/a
1995	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1996	789	40.0	19.7	n/a
1997	763	40.5	18.8	n/a
1998	788	41.5	19.0	n/a
1999	778	42.0	18.5	n/a
2000	760	41.5	18.3	4.1
2001	790	44.0	18.0	4.4
2002	772	43.5	17.7	7.8
2003	772	43.5	17.7	7.8
2004	769	43.5	17.7	5.2
2005	775	44.5	17.4	7.7
2006	752	44.5	16.9	9.4
2007	771	51.1	15.1	11.9
2008	751	48.1	15.6	13.6
2009	732	50.1	14.6	12
2010	750	50.4	14.8	14.5
2011	758	48.6	15.5	18.2
2012	744	47.5	15.6	16.9
2013	706	47.8	14.7	16.9
2014	637	46.4	13.7	17.4
2015	660	46.0	14.3	25.6
2016	626	43.0	14.5	20.4
2017	627	41.5	15.0	16.6
2018	626	42.1	14.8	17.3
2019	602	43.1	13.9	21.8
2020	584	43.5	13.4	n/a
2021	560	43.1	12.9	22.3
2022	562	43.0	13.0	20.8
2023	560	42.6	13.1	22.1

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 Park Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$305 (1.6%)	$18,702 (98.4%)	$19,007
2020	$42 (0.2%)	$23,897 (99.8%)	$23,939
2021	$230 (1.0%)	$23,750 (99.0%)	$23,981
2022	$173 (0.7%)	$25,701 (99.3%)	$25,874

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 171^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 259^th of 674 High schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (South Park Senior High School)	83.8	36.5	47.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (South Park Senior High School)	69.9	57	12.9%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (South Park Senior High School)	80.1	67.5	12.6%
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	602	560	7%
African American	19	27	42.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	12	33.3%
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	555	505	9%
Two or More Races	11	8	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.8%	22.1%	0.4%

Schools Near South Park Senior 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 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
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 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)
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
Baldwin Senior High School	Public	7-12	4653 Clairton Blvd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 885-7500	2,086	113	18.4	41.8%	1,510 (72.4%)	115 (5.5%)	38 (1.8%)	332 (15.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	86 (4.1%)	65.2	255^th of 674 public high schools	62.2%		59.7	295^th of 634 public high schools	53.5%	40	35.8	55.4	71.0		23.9	20.3	22.2	54.0	54.0		50.9	47.6	49.3	$16,367	$611	$15,756
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
Brentwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 881-4940	356	29	12.3	44.4%	266 (74.7%)	30 (8.4%)	20 (5.6%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	45.5	419^th of 674 public high schools	37.8%		57.6	321^st of 634 public high schools	49.4%	98	20.0	49.4	59.8											$20,652	$1,480	$19,171
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about South Park Senior High School

What schools feed into South Park Senior High School?

South Park Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Park Elementary Center
Middle : South Park Middle School

How many students attend South Park Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 560 students attended South Park Senior High School.

Is South Park Senior High School a good school?

South Park Senior High School ranks 259^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Park Senior High School in?

South Park School District

What is the racial makeup of South Park Senior High School?

Students at South Park Senior High School are 90% White, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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