Hopewell High School is a public high school in Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Hopewell Area School District. Athletic teams compete as the Hopewell Vikings in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Serving 614 students in grades 9-12, Hopewell Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 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: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hopewell SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of Aliquippa, PA, encompassing approximately 59.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles and the furthest edge located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hopewell Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hopewell Sr. High School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Purpose, Passion, Pride
School Rankings
Hopewell Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopewell Sr. 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
#562 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-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
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hopewell Sr. High School's ranking?
Hopewell Sr. High School is ranked #562 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hopewell Sr. High School often compared to?
Hopewell Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Valley High School, Beaver Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hopewell Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Hopewell Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Hopewell Sr. High School?
614 students attend Hopewell Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hopewell Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hopewell Sr. High School?
Hopewell Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hopewell Sr. High School offer ?
Hopewell Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hopewell Sr. High School part of?
Hopewell Sr. High School is part of Hopewell Area School District.
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