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#179 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 6% in state

Mt Lebanon Shs

High School · Mt Lebanon Sd · Pittsburgh, PA

A Mt Lebanon Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

155 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

  • Math 85% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation42.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$18,075
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Mt Lebanon Shs score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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

18.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mt Lebanon 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,730/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pittsburgh), 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

$131,087

Median home value

$363,400

Median rent

$1,130/mo

College educated

66.8%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
42.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·40 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
Keystone Oaks HSEnrollment path unverified8.69–121.4 mi577Compare →
Seton-la Salle High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–121.5 mi400Compare →
Hillcrest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–122.3 mi188Compare →
Chartiers Valley HSEnrollment path unverified6.49–122.8 mi981Compare →

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.

Mt Lebanon Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$18,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt Lebanon Shs is listed in Mt Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt Lebanon Shs

Mt Lebanon Shs is a public high school in Pittsburgh, PA, part of Mt Lebanon Sd, serving approximately 1,789 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt Lebanon Shs

What grades does Mt Lebanon Shs serve?

Mt Lebanon Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mt Lebanon Shs?

Mt Lebanon Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,789 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Lebanon Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Lebanon Shs is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Lebanon Shs rank in PA?

Mt Lebanon Shs ranks #179 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mt Lebanon Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Lebanon Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Mt Lebanon Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Lebanon Shs has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Mt Lebanon Shs a charter school?

No, Mt Lebanon Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt Lebanon Shs a Title I school?

No, Mt Lebanon Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Lebanon Shs?

18.5% of students at Mt Lebanon 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
1,789
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 15228)
18,187
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 · 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 15228; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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