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#493 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

South Park Shs

High School · South Park Sd · South Park, PA

A South Park Sd high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2005 Eagle Ridge Dr, South Park, PA 15129

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2019)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$17,299
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at South Park Shs score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 77% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
2021*
Math
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

29.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Park 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$90,833

Median home value

$236,900

Median rent

$1,341/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
12.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
11 boys'·8 girls'·25 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thomas Jefferson HSEnrollment path unverified8.69–122.8 mi974Compare →
Steel Center for Career and Technical EducationEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–123.3 mi4Compare →
Bethel Park HSEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.5 mi1,291Compare →
Hillcrest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–123.8 mi188Compare →

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 Park Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About South Park Shs

South Park Shs is a public high school in South Park, PA, part of South Park Sd, serving approximately 555 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Park Shs

What grades does South Park Shs serve?

South Park Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Park Shs?

South Park Shs has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at South Park Shs is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Park Shs rank in PA?

South Park Shs ranks #493 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is South Park Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

South Park Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Park Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Park Shs has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is South Park Shs a charter school?

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

Is South Park Shs a Title I school?

No, South Park Shs is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.9% of students at South Park 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
555
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 15129)
10,553
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
43.6
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 15129; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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