Upper Saint Clair High School

Summary:

Upper Saint Clair High School is a highly-ranked public high school serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12 in the Pittsburgh, PA area. It is part of the Upper St. Clair School District, which is ranked 1 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upper Saint Clair High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 11th out of 686 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. This is reflected in its students' exceptional performance on the Keystone Exams, with 74.9% proficient or better in Algebra I, 83.6% in Biology, and 93.5% in Literature - significantly outpacing state averages. The school also boasts a 97.3% four-year graduation rate and a very low 0.1% dropout rate, both of which are significantly better than the state averages.

When compared to nearby high schools, South Fayette High School has similar academic performance, but Upper Saint Clair High School outperforms it in some areas, such as Keystone Exam proficiency rates. Additionally, Upper Saint Clair High School performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female students (ranked 12th in the state), male students (ranked 15th), Asian students (ranked 26th), and low socioeconomic status students (ranked 13th), suggesting the school is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15241-2331


(412) 833-1600

District: Upper St. Clair School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,055 Help


Feeder schools for Upper Saint Clair High School:

Elementary:    Baker Elementary School
    Eisenhower Elementary School
    Streams Elementary School
Middle:    Boyce Middle School
    Fort Couch Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,301

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.8%
Asian:
13.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Upper Saint Clair High School ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.79. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Upper Saint Clair High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), Asian (13.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Saint Clair High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Saint Clair High School is $24,055.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Saint Clair High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Saint Clair High School 11th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Upper Saint Clair High School in the ranking list.)

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Upper St. Clair School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper St. Clair School District 1st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Saint Clair High School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 97.46 3rd 583 99.5%
2004 97.46 4th 590 99.3%
2005 95.38 4th 593 99.3%
2006 93.46 4th 604 99.3%
2007 92.24 5th 615 99.2%
2008 94.30 6th 621 99.0%
2009 94.72 4th 632 99.4%
2010 95.05 4th 649 99.4%
2011 93.26 6th 660 99.1%
2012 92.76 6th 664 99.1%
2013 91.28 12th 591 98.0%
2014 83.69 59th 580 89.8%
2015 87.21 37th 680 94.6%
2016 89.73 10th 677 98.5%
2017 91.61 6th 663 99.1%
2018 90.24 12th 673 98.2%
2019 91.25 12th 693 98.3%
2021 88.03 30th 537 94.4%
2022 91.35 14th 634 97.8%
2023 92.19 25th 674 96.3%
2024 95.79 11th 686 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.14 49th 652 92.5%
2024 97.35 13th 664 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.73 12th 665 98.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.11 60th 502 88.0%
2024 94.69 26th 513 94.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.83 15th 662 97.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.42 8th 112 92.9%
2024 77.14 26th 121 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Saint Clair High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.47 44th 577 92.4%
2024 95.27 15th 595 97.5%
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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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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Open Quote As a graduate of Upper St. Clair School District I can honestly say that the education I received there has given me an advantage in college. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Upper Saint Clair High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1389 6 63 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1466
1989 1239 6 47 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1293
1990 1209 9 42 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1267
1991 1155 8 36 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1992 1147 11 50 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1993 1169 15 54 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
1994 1164 11 54 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1241
1995 1121 7 79 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1996 1121 7 79 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1222
1997 1175 9 73 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1266
1998 1154 6 74 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1239
1999 1195 8 71 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1286
2000 1239 11 65 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1325
2001 1276 14 53 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
2002 1354 20 57 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2003 1354 20 57 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1441
2004 1351 15 57 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1435
2005 1334 17 78 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1442
2006 1314 9 78 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1413
2007 1337 5 79 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1431
2008 1330 15 83 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1435
2009 1327 19 79 10 1 n/a n/a 1 1437
2010 1320 20 97 8 1 n/a n/a 1 1447
2011 1297 22 106 6 2 0 2 0 1435
2012 1274 21 117 8 1 0 3 0 1424
2013 1219 17 130 12 2 0 2 0 1382
2014 1209 17 141 16 2 0 4 0 1389
2015 1167 16 152 17 3 0 5 0 1360
2016 1173 14 155 22 3 0 9 0 1376
2017 1177 14 163 23 3 0 11 0 1391
2018 1176 11 168 22 1 0 20 0 1398
2019 1140 12 180 36 1 0 25 0 1394
2020 1132 12 183 32 1 1 31 0 1392
2021 1098 17 176 35 3 2 36 0 1367
2022 1058 24 168 29 2 0 34 0 1315
2023 1030 23 168 34 3 0 30 0 1288
2024 1025 18 171 38 2 0 47 0 1301

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 Upper Saint Clair High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1466 97.2 15.0 n/a
1989 1293 88.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1267 90.9 13.9 0
1991 1209 91.0 13.2 n/a
1992 1213 83.5 14.5 n/a
1993 1249 80.3 15.6 n/a
1994 1241 79.3 15.6 n/a
1995 1222 79.0 15.5 n/a
1996 1222 79.0 15.5 n/a
1997 1266 79.8 15.9 n/a
1998 1239 79.9 15.5 n/a
1999 1286 85.0 15.1 n/a
2000 1325 87.4 15.2 1.1
2001 1353 86.4 15.7 0.9
2002 1441 88.8 16.2 1
2003 1441 88.8 16.2 1
2004 1435 88.6 16.2 0.8
2005 1442 91.1 15.8 1
2006 1413 91.7 15.4 1.9
2007 1431 91.1 15.7 3.4
2008 1435 92.9 15.4 3.3
2009 1437 94.8 15.2 3.8
2010 1447 92.2 15.6 4.5
2011 1435 91.7 15.6 3.4
2012 1424 91.6 15.5 3.9
2013 1382 85.4 16.1 3.6
2014 1389 85.4 16.2 5.4
2015 1360 86.0 15.8 4.7
2016 1376 87.0 15.8 7.3
2017 1391 86.3 16.1 6.9
2018 1398 87.8 15.9 7.6
2019 1394 89.0 15.6 8
2020 1392 86.9 16.0 7.9
2021 1367 93.4 14.6 10.2
2022 1315 94.0 13.9 10.3
2023 1288 92.3 13.9 12.1
2024 1301 95.6 13.6 13.9

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 Upper Saint Clair High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1466 97.2 15.0 n/a
1989 1293 88.0 14.6 n/a
1990 1267 90.9 13.9 0
1991 1209 91.0 13.2 n/a
1992 1213 83.5 14.5 n/a
1993 1249 80.3 15.6 n/a
1994 1241 79.3 15.6 n/a
1995 1222 79.0 15.5 n/a
1996 1222 79.0 15.5 n/a
1997 1266 79.8 15.9 n/a
1998 1239 79.9 15.5 n/a
1999 1286 85.0 15.1 n/a
2000 1325 87.4 15.2 1.1
2001 1353 86.4 15.7 0.9
2002 1441 88.8 16.2 1
2003 1441 88.8 16.2 1
2004 1435 88.6 16.2 0.8
2005 1442 91.1 15.8 1
2006 1413 91.7 15.4 1.9
2007 1431 91.1 15.7 3.4
2008 1435 92.9 15.4 3.3
2009 1437 94.8 15.2 3.8
2010 1447 92.2 15.6 4.5
2011 1435 91.7 15.6 3.4
2012 1424 91.6 15.5 3.9
2013 1382 85.4 16.1 3.6
2014 1389 85.4 16.2 5.4
2015 1360 86.0 15.8 4.7
2016 1376 87.0 15.8 7.3
2017 1391 86.3 16.1 6.9
2018 1398 87.8 15.9 7.6
2019 1394 89.0 15.6 8
2020 1392 86.9 16.0 7.9
2021 1367 93.4 14.6 10.2
2022 1315 94.0 13.9 10.3
2023 1288 92.3 13.9 12.1
2024 1301 95.6 13.6 13.9

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 Upper Saint Clair High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (2.0%) $19,212 (98.0%) $19,599
2020 $462 (2.4%) $19,037 (97.6%) $19,500
2021 $645 (3.1%) $19,994 (96.9%) $20,639
2022 $592 (2.5%) $23,463 (97.5%) $24,055

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Saint Clair 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 12th of 693 High schoolsRanks 25th of 674 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Upper Saint Clair High School)89.449.3
 40.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Upper Saint Clair High School)91.875.9
 15.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Upper Saint Clair High School)9693.5
 2.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13941288
 7.6%
African American1223
 91.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian180168
 6.7%
Hispanic3634
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11401030
 9.6%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8%12.1%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Saint Clair High School

Upper Saint Clair High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Baker Elementary School
Elementary : Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary : Streams Elementary School
Middle : Boyce Middle School
Middle : Fort Couch Middle School

Yes! Upper Saint Clair High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Upper Saint Clair High School are 79% White, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,301 students attended Upper Saint Clair High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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