Very Good
#623 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 22% in state
Steel Valley Shs
High School · Steel Valley Sd · Munhall, PA
A Steel Valley Sd high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3113 Main St, Munhall, PA 15120
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2019)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steel Valley Shs score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 57% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steel Valley Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Munhall), 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
$55,205
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propel Cs-homesteadCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| West Mifflin Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 946 | Compare → |
| Propel Cs-braddock HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Pittsburgh Allderdice HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Steel Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steel Valley Shs is listed in Steel Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steel Valley Shs
Steel Valley Shs is a public high school in Munhall, PA, part of Steel Valley Sd, serving approximately 408 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steel Valley Shs
What grades does Steel Valley Shs serve?
Steel Valley Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steel Valley Shs?
Steel Valley Shs has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Steel Valley Shs is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steel Valley Shs rank in PA?
Steel Valley Shs ranks #623 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Steel Valley Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Steel Valley Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Steel Valley Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steel Valley Shs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Steel Valley Shs a charter school?
No, Steel Valley Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steel Valley Shs a Title I school?
No, Steel Valley Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steel Valley Shs?
100.0% of students at Steel Valley 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (412) 464-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15120)
- 17,999
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 15120; 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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