Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Leechburg Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leechburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leechburg Area High School's student population of 169 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leechburg Area High School is 0.19, 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)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Leechburg Area High School often compared to?
Leechburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo-ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leechburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Leechburg Area High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leechburg Area High School?
169 students attend Leechburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Leechburg Area High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leechburg Area High School?
Leechburg Area High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leechburg Area High School offer ?
Leechburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leechburg Area High School part of?
Leechburg Area High School is part of Leechburg Area SD School District.
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