Mt. Lebanon High School is a four-year, comprehensive high school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 1,780 students in grades 9–12 for the 2024–2025 school year. Its mascot is the Blue Devil.
Serving 1,772 students in grades 9-12, Mt Lebanon Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,772 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Lebanon SHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, covering approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School's student population of 1,772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,772 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School is 0.32, 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
#324 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
82%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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: Blue Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Lebanon Sr. High School's ranking?
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School is ranked #324 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Mt Lebanon Sr. High School often compared to?
Mt Lebanon Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upper Saint Clair High School, Keystone Oaks High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mt Lebanon Sr. High School?
1,772 students attend Mt Lebanon Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School?
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Lebanon Sr. High School offer ?
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt Lebanon Sr. High School part of?
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School is part of MT Lebanon School District.
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