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West Mifflin Area HS
High School · West Mifflin Area Sd · West Mifflin, PA
A West Mifflin Area Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
91 Commonwealth Ave, West Mifflin, PA 15122
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Mifflin Area HS score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 39% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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 West Mifflin Area HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,037/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Mifflin), 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
$68,984
Median home value
$131,400
Median rent
$795/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15122; 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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
West Mifflin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Mifflin Area HS is listed in West Mifflin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Mifflin Area HS
West Mifflin Area HS is a public high school in West Mifflin, PA, part of West Mifflin Area Sd, serving approximately 946 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Mifflin Area HS
What grades does West Mifflin Area HS serve?
West Mifflin Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Mifflin Area HS?
West Mifflin Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 946 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area HS is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Mifflin Area HS rank in PA?
West Mifflin Area HS ranks #1,545 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Mifflin Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Mifflin Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 West Mifflin Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Mifflin Area HS has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is West Mifflin Area HS a charter school?
No, West Mifflin Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Mifflin Area HS a Title I school?
No, West Mifflin Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Mifflin Area HS?
100.0% of students at West Mifflin Area 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
- 946
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.3%
- Phone
- (412) 466-9131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15122)
- 18,939
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 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.
- 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 15122; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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