Excellent
#220 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 8% in state
Peters Twp HS
High School · Peters Township Sd · Mcmurray, PA
A Peters Township Sd high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
121 Rolling Hills Dr., Mcmurray, PA 15317
- Math 78% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 89% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Peters Twp HS score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 84% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (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
11.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Peters Twp HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat 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
$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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 2–12 | 3.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Upper Saint Clair HSEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,301 | Compare → |
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.
Peters Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peters Twp HS is listed in Peters Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peters Twp HS
Peters Twp HS is a public high school in Mcmurray, PA, part of Peters Township Sd, serving approximately 1,231 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peters Twp HS
What grades does Peters Twp HS serve?
Peters Twp HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Peters Twp HS?
Peters Twp HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Peters Twp HS is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peters Twp HS rank in PA?
Peters Twp HS ranks #220 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Peters Twp HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Peters Twp HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Peters Twp HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peters Twp HS has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Peters Twp HS a charter school?
No, Peters Twp HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peters Twp HS a Title I school?
No, Peters Twp HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peters Twp HS?
11.5% of students at Peters Twp 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
- 1,231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (724) 941-6250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- 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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