Excellent
#273 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 10% in state
South Fayette HS
High School · South Fayette Township Sd · Mcdonald, PA
A South Fayette Township Sd high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3640 Old Oakdale Rd, Mcdonald, PA 15057
- Math 85% proficient (2021)
- Reading 93% proficient (2019)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Fayette HS score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 85% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Fayette HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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
$112,871
Median home value
$331,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
South Fayette Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fayette HS is listed in South Fayette Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fayette HS
South Fayette HS is a public high school in Mcdonald, PA, part of South Fayette Township Sd, serving approximately 1,115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fayette HS
What grades does South Fayette HS serve?
South Fayette HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Fayette HS?
South Fayette HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fayette HS?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fayette HS is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fayette HS rank in PA?
South Fayette HS ranks #273 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Fayette HS's MySchoolScout rating?
South Fayette HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fayette HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fayette HS has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is South Fayette HS a charter school?
No, South Fayette HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fayette HS a Title I school?
No, South Fayette HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fayette HS?
16.4% of students at South Fayette 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
- 1,115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (412) 221-4542
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 15057)
- 17,162
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 15057; 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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