Moon Area High School is a public high school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Part of the Moon Area School District, the school serves students from grades 9 - 12.
Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, Moon Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moon SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Coraopolis, PA, covering approximately 26.4 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moon Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Moon Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moon Area 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 Moon Area Sr. High School is 0.48, 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
#783 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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
White, Black, Red
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moon Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Moon Area Sr. High School is ranked #783 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moon Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Moon Area Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Moon Area Sr. High School?
1,211 students attend Moon Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Moon Area Sr. High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moon Area Sr. High School?
Moon Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moon Area Sr. High School offer ?
Moon Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moon Area Sr. High School part of?
Moon Area Sr. High School is part of Moon Area School District.
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