Best Public Schools in Zip Code 15636

Summary:

In the 15636 zip code, there is one standout high school, Penn Trafford High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 10 high schools in Pennsylvania for the past three school years. This Penn-Trafford School District school boasts exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages on the Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature.

Penn Trafford High School's impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and low 1.6% dropout rate indicate a strong commitment to student success and engagement. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.69%, suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the school's high performance. Additionally, the district's above-average spending of $16,474 per student reflects a dedication to providing quality resources and support for the school's educational programs.

With a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1, Penn Trafford High School offers a favorable learning environment that fosters student engagement and academic achievement. The school's consistent top-ranking position and exceptional test scores demonstrate its commitment to delivering a high-quality education to the students in the 15636 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Penn Trafford High School	Public	9-12	3381 Route 130	Harrison City	15636	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 744-4471	1,212	70	17.3	24.1%	1,101 (90.8%)	30 (2.5%)	28 (2.3%)	19 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)	95.8	10^th of 686 public high schools	98.5%		94.6	17^th of 674 public high schools	97.5%	7	83.8	84.6	88.4	$16,474	$264	$16,210

Cities Near Zip Code 15636

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jeannette	1.55 mi	5	261^st
Harrison City	2.03 mi	1	7^th
Irwin	2.44 mi	3	143^rd
Murrysville	3.19 mi	4	59^th
Trafford	3.43 mi	3	79^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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