Serving 735 students in grades 9-12, Belle Vernon Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belle Vernon Area High School's attendance zone covers the entire Belle Vernon school district, encompassing approximately 43.8 square miles in Belle Vernon, PA. The typical drive to the school is about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Vernon Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Belle Vernon Area High School's student population of 735 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Belle Vernon Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belle Vernon Area High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belle Vernon Area High School's ranking?
Belle Vernon Area High School is ranked #1195 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Belle Vernon Area High School often compared to?
Belle Vernon Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Gallatin Area Sr. High School, Frazier Middle School, Brownsville Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belle Vernon Area High School?
The graduation rate of Belle Vernon Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Belle Vernon Area High School?
735 students attend Belle Vernon Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Belle Vernon Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Belle Vernon Area High School offer ?
Belle Vernon Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belle Vernon Area High School part of?
Belle Vernon Area High School is part of Belle Vernon Area School District.
In what neighborhood is Belle Vernon Area High School located?
Belle Vernon Area High School is located in the Sweeney Plan neighborhood of Belle Vernon, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sweeney Plan.
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