For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,571 students in Mc Donald, PA. The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA are South Fayette High School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Donald, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mc Donald have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mc Donald, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Fayette High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mc Donald, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fayette High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Gr: 7-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA include South Fayette High School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Mc Donald has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Mc Donald?
2 public high schools are located in Mc Donald.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Donald?
Mc Donald public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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