Very Good
#761 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Hopewell Shs
High School · Hopewell Area Sd · Aliquippa, PA
A Hopewell Area Sd high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1215 Longvue Ave, Aliquippa, PA 15001
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hopewell Shs score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hopewell Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,301
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Aliquippa JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Watson InstitutePrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Quaker Valley HSEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 584 | 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.
Hopewell Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hopewell Shs is listed in Hopewell Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hopewell Shs
Hopewell Shs is a public high school in Aliquippa, PA, part of Hopewell Area Sd, serving approximately 625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #761 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hopewell Shs
What grades does Hopewell Shs serve?
Hopewell Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hopewell Shs?
Hopewell Shs has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopewell Shs is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hopewell Shs rank in PA?
Hopewell Shs ranks #761 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hopewell Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Hopewell Shs 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 Hopewell Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopewell Shs has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Hopewell Shs a charter school?
No, Hopewell Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hopewell Shs a Title I school?
No, Hopewell Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopewell Shs?
39.0% of students at Hopewell 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
- 625
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (724) 378-8565
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15001)
- 32,013
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 15001; 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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