Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 517 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and large achievement gaps for African American and economically disadvantaged students.

Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Pennsylvania, with only 1.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, 9.5% in PSSA Science, and 10.3% in PSSA English Language Arts - well below the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 95.5% in 2019-2020 to 78.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 1.9% to 3.0% during the same period, higher than the state average. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like North Hills Senior High School, Avonworth High School, and Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School's academic performance and test scores are significantly lower.

The school's student population is predominantly African American (58.03%), and this subgroup ranks 240 out of 260 Pennsylvania high schools, indicating significant academic achievement gaps compared to other racial groups. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $23,824 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, support programs, and partnerships with high-performing nearby schools or educational organizations to share best practices and learn from their successful strategies.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1105 Valley St
       Mc Kees Rocks, PA  15136-2300


(412) 771-3213

District: Sto-Rox School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
647th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,824 Help


Feeder schools for Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Sto-Rox Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.0%
White:
25.0%
Two or more races:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.5% Help


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Compare Details Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 98.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.57. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sto-Rox Junior/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 Student population at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58%), White (25%), two or more races (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School employs 33.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is $23,824.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School 882nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School 647th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 5.32 832nd 877 5.1%
2018 5.82 809th 861 6.0%
2019 5.91 833rd 891 6.5%
2021 4.84 791st 797 0.8%
2022 6.17 864th 883 2.2%
2023 5.15 882nd 893 1.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.41 863rd 874 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.62 535th 660 18.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.18 410th 421 2.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.34 677th 681 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.82 460th 583 21.1%
2004 12.26 527th 590 10.7%
2005 11.75 536th 593 9.6%
2006 6.91 570th 604 5.6%
2007 19.27 538th 615 12.5%
2008 22.34 535th 621 13.8%
2009 22.83 545th 632 13.8%
2010 16.15 584th 649 10.0%
2011 11.93 602nd 660 8.8%
2012 19.43 580th 664 12.7%
2013 12.93 527th 591 10.8%
2014 6.05 538th 580 7.2%
2015 26.01 543rd 680 20.1%
2016 2.96 624th 677 7.8%
2017 5.57 601st 663 9.4%
2018 7.86 601st 673 10.7%
2019 1.81 658th 693 5.1%
2022 3.45 613th 634 3.3%
2023 4.57 647th 674 4.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.79 628th 652 3.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.25 240th 260 7.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sto-Rox Junior/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 661 98 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1989 642 87 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 731
1990 594 89 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1991 564 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1992 537 72 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1993 663 106 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 775
1994 633 110 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 749
1995 595 133 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1996 595 133 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1997 552 138 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 524 150 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 513 144 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2000 326 87 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 308 93 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 327 107 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 327 107 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 353 117 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 334 145 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 316 155 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 307 192 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2008 264 199 0 5 1 n/a n/a 1 470
2009 249 197 0 6 1 n/a n/a 1 454
2010 225 169 1 5 1 n/a n/a 8 409
2011 191 196 0 4 1 0 19 0 411
2012 181 179 2 2 0 0 29 0 393
2013 160 147 2 6 0 0 30 0 345
2014 155 161 1 4 0 0 31 0 352
2015 157 141 2 4 0 0 28 0 332
2016 142 150 2 4 0 0 21 0 319
2017 177 256 3 6 0 0 40 0 482
2018 160 261 0 7 0 0 48 0 476
2019 157 288 0 9 0 0 58 0 512
2020 155 298 0 10 0 0 57 0 520
2021 141 278 0 11 0 0 64 0 494
2022 140 332 1 17 0 0 69 0 559
2023 129 300 0 16 0 0 72 0 517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 761 62.5 12.1 n/a
1989 731 59.5 12.2 n/a
1990 683 59.0 11.5 0
1991 642 50.7 12.6 n/a
1992 610 56.2 10.8 n/a
1993 775 46.5 16.7 n/a
1994 749 41.5 18.0 n/a
1995 736 44.0 16.7 n/a
1996 736 44.0 16.7 n/a
1997 695 46.0 15.1 n/a
1998 682 47.5 14.4 n/a
1999 670 50.8 13.2 n/a
2000 418 30.0 13.9 99.3
2001 407 34.0 12.0 99.3
2002 444 34.0 13.1 60.1
2003 444 34.0 13.1 60.1
2004 473 35.0 13.5 99.4
2005 484 33.5 14.4 55.2
2006 479 32.5 14.7 54.9
2007 507 33.3 15.2 65.3
2008 470 37.4 12.6 63.1
2009 454 39.3 11.5 55.4
2010 409 34.6 11.7 78.8
2011 411 30.6 13.3 76.4
2012 393 30.3 12.9 78.9
2013 345 24.3 14.1 82.9
2014 352 24.9 14.1 80.7
2015 332 25.0 13.2 99.1
2016 319 22.0 14.5 100
2017 482 36.9 13.0 90.9
2018 476 36.1 13.1 90.3
2019 512 36.1 14.1 93.8
2020 520 38.1 13.6 93.3
2021 494 35.1 14.0 95.3
2022 559 33.1 16.8 92.3
2023 517 33.2 15.5 92.5

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 Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 761 62.5 12.1 n/a
1989 731 59.5 12.2 n/a
1990 683 59.0 11.5 0
1991 642 50.7 12.6 n/a
1992 610 56.2 10.8 n/a
1993 775 46.5 16.7 n/a
1994 749 41.5 18.0 n/a
1995 736 44.0 16.7 n/a
1996 736 44.0 16.7 n/a
1997 695 46.0 15.1 n/a
1998 682 47.5 14.4 n/a
1999 670 50.8 13.2 n/a
2000 418 30.0 13.9 99.3
2001 407 34.0 12.0 99.3
2002 444 34.0 13.1 60.1
2003 444 34.0 13.1 60.1
2004 473 35.0 13.5 99.4
2005 484 33.5 14.4 55.2
2006 479 32.5 14.7 54.9
2007 507 33.3 15.2 65.3
2008 470 37.4 12.6 63.1
2009 454 39.3 11.5 55.4
2010 409 34.6 11.7 78.8
2011 411 30.6 13.3 76.4
2012 393 30.3 12.9 78.9
2013 345 24.3 14.1 82.9
2014 352 24.9 14.1 80.7
2015 332 25.0 13.2 99.1
2016 319 22.0 14.5 100
2017 482 36.9 13.0 90.9
2018 476 36.1 13.1 90.3
2019 512 36.1 14.1 93.8
2020 520 38.1 13.6 93.3
2021 494 35.1 14.0 95.3
2022 559 33.1 16.8 92.3
2023 517 33.2 15.5 92.5

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 Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $531 (2.5%) $20,615 (97.5%) $21,146
2020 $377 (2.7%) $13,498 (97.3%) $13,875
2021 $1,615 (11.0%) $13,066 (89.0%) $14,681
2022 $3,044 (12.8%) $20,780 (87.2%) $23,824

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sto-Rox Junior/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 833rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 882nd of 893 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 658th of 693 High schoolsRanks 647th of 674 High schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)2.42.9
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)1911.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)4.80
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)19.39.5
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)15.89
 6.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)15.32.4
 12.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)4.84.2
 0.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)18.828
 9.2%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)3.61.5
 2.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)19.39.5
 9.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School)17.510.3
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students512517
 1%
African American288300
 4.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic916
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White157129
 17.8%
Two or More Races5872
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.8%92.5%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School

Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sto-Rox Primary Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School.

Students at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School are 58% African American, 25% White, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Pennsylvania high schools.


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