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Ringgold Shs

High School · Ringgold Sd · Monongahela, PA

A Ringgold Sd high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Ram Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063

  • Math 27% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$16,102
Chronic Absenteeism51.9%

Students at Ringgold Shs score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ringgold 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average600/100K

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

$65,274

Median home value

$149,000

Median rent

$862/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
9 boys'·8 girls'·24 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Charleroi Area HSEnrollment path unverified5.49–124.3 mi462Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ringgold Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ringgold Shs

Ringgold Shs is a public high school in Monongahela, PA, part of Ringgold Sd, serving approximately 832 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,986 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ringgold Shs

What grades does Ringgold Shs serve?

Ringgold Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ringgold Shs?

Ringgold Shs has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Shs is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ringgold Shs rank in PA?

Ringgold Shs ranks #1,986 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ringgold Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Ringgold Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Ringgold Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ringgold Shs has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ringgold Shs a charter school?

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

Is Ringgold Shs a Title I school?

No, Ringgold Shs is not currently a Title I school.

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

45.6% of students at Ringgold 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
832
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 15063)
10,479
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
52.2
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 15063; 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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