Skip to main content
8.6 avg / 10

Upper St. Clair Sd School District

School District · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Students: 3,967
Teachers (FTE): 280

Avg Rating

8.6

out of 10

Schools

6

3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,411

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#8 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.3

above Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,411

+$3,271 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

3,967 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Upper St. Clair Sd

Upper St. Clair Sd is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,967 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $21,411 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.6/10, Upper St. Clair Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Upper Saint Clair HS, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Upper St. Clair Sd students show an average math proficiency of 83.0% and ELA proficiency of 89.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Upper St. Clair Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 83.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 89.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Upper St. Clair Sd with test data.

District Details

State
Pennsylvania
City
Pittsburgh
Total Enrollment
3,967
Teachers (FTE)
280
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Upper St. Clair Sd?

Upper St. Clair Sd has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Upper St. Clair Sd?

The average composite rating for Upper St. Clair Sd is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Upper St. Clair Sd?

Upper St. Clair Sd spends $21,411 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Upper St. Clair Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Upper St. Clair Sd is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Upper St. Clair Sd?

Upper Saint Clair HS is the highest-rated school in Upper St. Clair Sd with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Upper St. Clair Sd?

Across schools in Upper St. Clair Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 83.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 89.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Upper St. Clair Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Upper St. Clair Sd has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.6/10
Math Proficiency
83.0%
ELA Proficiency
89.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Other School Districts in PA

Compare Upper St. Clair Sd with neighboring districts in the state.

See all districts in PA →

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.