For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,420 students in South Allegheny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in South Allegheny School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
1,420 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Allegheny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#483 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.5%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
16%
% Black
13%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,145 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,543 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$33 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,145
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,543
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Allegheny School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Allegheny Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Washington Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
South Allegheny High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
South Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,420 students.
What is the rank of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District is ranked #485 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Allegheny School District?
71% of South Allegheny School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is South Allegheny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,543 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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