Upper Saint Clair High School

1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Upper Saint Clair High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Saint Clair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Upper Saint Clair High School's student population of 1,315 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Upper Saint Clair High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
91%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
96%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Upper Saint Clair High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
80%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Upper Saint Clair High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Upper Saint Clair High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Upper Saint Clair High School often compared to?
Upper Saint Clair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Lebanon Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Saint Clair High School?
1,315 students attend Upper Saint Clair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Upper Saint Clair High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Saint Clair High School?
Upper Saint Clair High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Saint Clair High School offer ?
Upper Saint Clair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Saint Clair High School part of?
Upper Saint Clair High School is part of Upper Saint Clair SD School District.

School Reviews

5   2/6/2011
A wonderful school system with many outstanding opportunities. Lightyears ahead of most. Is competitive and demanding as is the community. Best years of our family's lives were spent there.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 96% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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