Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, Fox Chapel Area High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fox Chapel Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fox Chapel Area High School's student population of 1,309 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fox Chapel Area 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area High School?
The graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fox Chapel Area High School?
1,309 students attend Fox Chapel Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fox Chapel Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area High School?
Fox Chapel Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox Chapel Area High School offer ?
Fox Chapel Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fox Chapel Area High School part of?
Fox Chapel Area High School is part of Fox Chapel Area SD School District.
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