Fox Chapel Area High School is a public school located in the Pittsburgh suburb of O'Hara Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was recognized and honored as a National Blue Ribbon School twice.
Serving 1,360 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fox Chapel Area High School's student population of 1,360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fox Chapel Area High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Chapel Area High School is 0.37, 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
#125 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Chapel Area High School's ranking?
Fox Chapel Area High School is ranked #125 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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?
1,360 students attend Fox Chapel Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fox Chapel Area High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fox Chapel Area High School part of?
Fox Chapel Area High School is part of Fox Chapel Area School District.
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