Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15056

Summary:

The 15056 zip code is home to a single standout public high school, Quaker Valley High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has a total enrollment of 581 students. This school consistently ranks among the top 5% of high schools in Pennsylvania, thanks to its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and efficient resource allocation.

Quaker Valley High School's Keystone Exam proficiency rates significantly exceed the state averages in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, indicating that the school is providing a robust academic foundation for its students. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 94.2% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, both of which are excellent compared to state and national benchmarks. The Quaker Valley School District, which the high school is a part of, is ranked 16th out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While the student population at Quaker Valley High School is predominantly White, the school serves a diverse socioeconomic community, with 18.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high level of spending per student, at $24,375, likely contributes to its strong academic performance and the low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Quaker Valley High School stands out as a shining example of a high-performing, well-resourced institution that is effectively supporting the growth and development of its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Quaker Valley High School	Public	9-12	625 Beaver St	Leetsdale	15056	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 749-6000	581	54	10.8	18.2%	491 (84.5%)	21 (3.6%)	18 (3.1%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	91.7	28^th of 674 public high schools	95.8%		72.5	192^nd of 634 public high schools	69.7%	164	64.7	76.8	83.8	$24,375	$639	$23,736

Cities Near Zip Code 15056

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leetsdale	0.47 mi	1	22^nd
Sewickley	1.52 mi	5	336^th
Ambridge	1.82 mi	2	674^th
Moon Township	2.28 mi	10	69^th
Aliquippa	2.84 mi	8	529^th

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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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