Fox Chapel Area SD School District

611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Fox Chapel Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,151 students in Fox Chapel Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Fox Chapel Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 55% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fox Chapel Area SD School District are Fairview Elementary School, Ohara Elementary School and Fox Chapel Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fox Chapel Area SD School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,151 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Fox Chapel Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#6 out of 677 school districts
(Top 1%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
73%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
318 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
158 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
3,270 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
242 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
312
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
340
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
302
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
321
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
317
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
315
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
354
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
323
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
337
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,173 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,354 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$97 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,173
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,354
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fox Chapel Area SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fox Chapel Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
738 Dorseyville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-9315
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Ohara Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
115 Cabin Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 963-0333
Grades: K-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Chapel Area High School
Math: 87%
Math: 89% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 967-2430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #44.
Hartwood Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3730 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5396
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #55.
Kerr Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 Kittanning Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
(412) 781-4105
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #66.
Dorseyville MiddleSchool
Math: 59% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3732 Saxonburg Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 767-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fox Chapel Area SD School District?
Fox Chapel Area SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,151 students.
What is the rank of Fox Chapel Area SD School District?
Fox Chapel Area SD School District is ranked #7 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Chapel Area SD School District?
79% of Fox Chapel Area SD School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area SD School District?
Fox Chapel Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Fox Chapel Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,354 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in PA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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