For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,007 students in Hopewell Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hopewell Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
2,007 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hopewell Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.9%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 17-year historical data
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
87%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,901 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$46 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,666
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,901
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hopewell Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,007 students.
What is the rank of Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District is ranked #159 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell Area School District?
87% of Hopewell Area School District students are White, 5% 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 Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Hopewell Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,901 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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