Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15010

The 15010 zip code area is home to 7 schools across 2 school districts - Blackhawk School District and Big Beaver Falls Area School District. The schools include 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds.

Among the standout schools in the area, Blackhawk High School ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania high schools, with strong test scores, particularly in Literature, and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. Blackhawk Intermediate School also ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with impressive 64% proficiency in Math. In contrast, Central Elementary School, while in the bottom 30% of the state, stands out for serving a high-need student population with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The data reveals a significant performance gap between the schools in the Blackhawk School District and the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. The Blackhawk schools consistently outperform the state averages on tests, while the Big Beaver Falls schools lag behind. This disparity is further highlighted by the wide range in spending per student, from $6,906 at Blackhawk Intermediate School to $24,368 at Beaver Falls Area Senior High School. Despite these differences, all the middle and high schools in the area share a similar low dropout rate of around 1.6%.