Very Good
#680 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
Canon-mcmillan Shs
High School · Canon-mcmillan Sd · Canonsburg, PA
A Canon-mcmillan Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
314 Elm St Extension, Canonsburg, PA 15317
- Math 58% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Canon-mcmillan Shs score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Canon-mcmillan Shs 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average271/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canonsburg), 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
$107,962
Median home value
$329,600
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartiers-houston JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 534 | Compare → |
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| Western Area Ctc (of Washington County)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 2–12 | 2.9 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Canon-mcmillan Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canon-mcmillan Shs is listed in Canon-McMillan SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canon-mcmillan Shs
Canon-mcmillan Shs is a public high school in Canonsburg, PA, part of Canon-mcmillan Sd, serving approximately 1,683 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canon-mcmillan Shs
What grades does Canon-mcmillan Shs serve?
Canon-mcmillan Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Canon-mcmillan Shs?
Canon-mcmillan Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,683 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canon-mcmillan Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Canon-mcmillan Shs is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canon-mcmillan Shs rank in PA?
Canon-mcmillan Shs ranks #680 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Canon-mcmillan Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Canon-mcmillan Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Canon-mcmillan Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canon-mcmillan Shs has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Canon-mcmillan Shs a charter school?
No, Canon-mcmillan Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canon-mcmillan Shs a Title I school?
No, Canon-mcmillan Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canon-mcmillan Shs?
29.9% of students at Canon-mcmillan Shs 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
- 1,683
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (724) 745-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15317)
- 43,813
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15317; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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