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#2044 of 2,846 schools in PA
Southmoreland Shs
High School · Southmoreland Sd · Alverton, PA
A Southmoreland Sd high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2351 Route 981 Box A, Alverton, PA 15612
- Math 20% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southmoreland Shs score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 43 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southmoreland Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,842
Median home value
$127,100
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Carmel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 606 | 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.
Southmoreland Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southmoreland Shs is listed in Southmoreland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southmoreland Shs
Southmoreland Shs is a public high school in Alverton, PA, part of Southmoreland Sd, serving approximately 555 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southmoreland Shs
What grades does Southmoreland Shs serve?
Southmoreland Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southmoreland Shs?
Southmoreland Shs has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmoreland 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 Southmoreland Shs rank in PA?
Southmoreland Shs ranks #2,044 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southmoreland Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Southmoreland Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Southmoreland Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southmoreland Shs has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southmoreland Shs a charter school?
No, Southmoreland Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southmoreland Shs a Title I school?
No, Southmoreland Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southmoreland Shs?
54.1% of students at Southmoreland 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
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (724) 887-2010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15612)
- 510
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 15612; 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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