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Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs
High School · Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs · Wilmerding, PA
A charter high school in Wilmerding, PA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 Marguerite Avenue, Wilmerding, PA 15148
- Math 25% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 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 Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$38,733
Median home value
$61,700
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Allegheny JshsEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Adelphoi Education at Hartford HeightsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 4–12 | 2.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Propel Cs-braddock HillsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Mckeesport Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs is listed in Westinghouse Arts Academy CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs is a public high school in Wilmerding, PA, part of Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs, serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,453 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs
What grades does Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs serve?
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs?
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs rank in PA?
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs ranks #1,453 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs a charter school?
Yes, Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs a Title I school?
No, Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs?
100.0% of students at Westinghouse Arts Academy Cs 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allegheny County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (412) 646-1718
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 15148)
- 2,287
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 15148; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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