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#1495 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Allegheny HS
High School · South Allegheny Sd · Mckeesport, PA
A South Allegheny Sd high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2743 Washington Blvd, Mckeesport, PA 15133
- Math 30% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Allegheny HS score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Allegheny HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckeesport), 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
$66,630
Median home value
$89,000
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton Ms/hsEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Mckeesport Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
| Serra Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 223 | 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.
South Allegheny Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Allegheny HS is listed in South Allegheny SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Allegheny HS
South Allegheny HS is a public high school in Mckeesport, PA, part of South Allegheny Sd, serving approximately 472 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,495 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Allegheny HS
What grades does South Allegheny HS serve?
South Allegheny HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Allegheny HS?
South Allegheny HS has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny HS?
The student-teacher ratio at South Allegheny HS is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Allegheny HS rank in PA?
South Allegheny HS ranks #1,495 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Allegheny HS's MySchoolScout rating?
South Allegheny HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 South Allegheny HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Allegheny HS has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is South Allegheny HS a charter school?
No, South Allegheny HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Allegheny HS a Title I school?
No, South Allegheny HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Allegheny HS?
100.0% of students at South Allegheny 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (412) 675-3070
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15133)
- 6,139
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 15133; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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