Top Rankings
Steel Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,396 students in Steel Valley 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 Steel Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,396 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steel Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#473 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
39%
14%
% White
47%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,082 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,049 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,082
$23,696
Spending / Student
$29,049
$23,119
Best Steel Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Steel Valley Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Steel Valley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3114 Main St
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steel Valley School District?
Steel Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,396 students.
What is the rank of Steel Valley School District?
Steel Valley School District is ranked #478 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steel Valley School District?
47% of Steel Valley School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steel Valley School District?
Steel Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Steel Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,049 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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