Steel Valley Sr. High School

3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
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Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, Steel Valley Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steel Valley Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Steel Valley Sr. High School's student population of 388 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Steel Valley Sr. High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
55-59%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Steel Valley Sr. 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)
50-54%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Steel Valley Sr. 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
36%
14%
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White
52%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Steel Valley Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Steel Valley Sr. 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 (14-15)
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Steel Valley Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Steel Valley Sr. High School often compared to?
Steel Valley Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hills High School, Penn Hills Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Steel Valley Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School?
388 students attend Steel Valley Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Steel Valley Sr. High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steel Valley Sr. High School?
Steel Valley Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steel Valley Sr. High School offer ?
Steel Valley Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Steel Valley Sr. High School part of?
Steel Valley Sr. High School is part of Steel Valley SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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