Very Good
#714 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Plum Shs
High School · Plum Borough Sd · Plum, PA
A Plum Borough Sd high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 Elicker Rd, Plum, PA 15239
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 83% proficient (2019)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plum Shs score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 72% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (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
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plum Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low214/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plum), 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
$101,782
Median home value
$214,700
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Springdale JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Penn Hills ShsEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,090 | Compare → |
| New StoryPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–12 | 4.0 mi | 73 | 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.
Plum Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,443NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum Shs is listed in Plum Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum Shs
Plum Shs is a public high school in Plum, PA, part of Plum Borough Sd, serving approximately 1,249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #714 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum Shs
What grades does Plum Shs serve?
Plum Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plum Shs?
Plum Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Shs is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum Shs rank in PA?
Plum Shs ranks #714 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Plum Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum 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 Plum Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum Shs has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Plum Shs a charter school?
No, Plum Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum Shs a Title I school?
No, Plum Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum Shs?
31.1% of students at Plum 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
- 1,249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (412) 795-4880
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15239)
- 21,414
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 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 15239; 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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