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#859 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 30% in state

Bethel Park HS

High School · Bethel Park Sd · Bethel Park, PA

A Bethel Park Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

309 Church Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation7.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$21,252
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Bethel Park HS score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 33 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bethel Park HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average690/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethel Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,851

Median home value

$260,700

Median rent

$1,220/mo

College educated

52.6%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
7.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
12 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hillcrest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–120.9 mi188Compare →
Upper Saint Clair HSEnrollment path unverified9.69–121.5 mi1,301Compare →
Mt Lebanon ShsEnrollment path unverified8.79–122.9 mi1,789Compare →
South Park ShsEnrollment path unverified8.09–123.5 mi555Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bethel Park Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$21,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bethel Park HS is listed in Bethel Park SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bethel Park HS

Bethel Park HS is a public high school in Bethel Park, PA, part of Bethel Park Sd, serving approximately 1,291 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #859 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethel Park HS

What grades does Bethel Park HS serve?

Bethel Park HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bethel Park HS?

Bethel Park HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Park HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Park HS is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bethel Park HS rank in PA?

Bethel Park HS ranks #859 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Bethel Park HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Park HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bethel Park HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethel Park HS has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bethel Park HS a charter school?

No, Bethel Park HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bethel Park HS a Title I school?

No, Bethel Park HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bethel Park HS?

20.7% of students at Bethel Park HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,291
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
93
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 15102)
30,589
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
48.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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