Very Good
#746 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Deer Lakes HS
High School · Deer Lakes Sd · Cheswick, PA
A Deer Lakes Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
163 East Union Rd, Cheswick, PA 15024
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Deer Lakes HS score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deer Lakes HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,625
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
43.8%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Deer Lakes Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deer Lakes HS is listed in Deer Lakes SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deer Lakes HS
Deer Lakes HS is a public high school in Cheswick, PA, part of Deer Lakes Sd, serving approximately 589 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deer Lakes HS
What grades does Deer Lakes HS serve?
Deer Lakes HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Deer Lakes HS?
Deer Lakes HS has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Lakes HS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deer Lakes HS rank in PA?
Deer Lakes HS ranks #746 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Deer Lakes HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Deer Lakes HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Deer Lakes HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deer Lakes HS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Deer Lakes HS a charter school?
No, Deer Lakes HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deer Lakes HS a Title I school?
No, Deer Lakes HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Lakes HS?
34.3% of students at Deer Lakes 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
- 589
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (724) 265-5320
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15024)
- 9,192
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 15024; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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