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Mt Lebanon Sr. High School vs. Upper Saint Clair High School

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School Overview

School
Mt Lebanon Sr. High School
155 Cochran Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Upper Saint Clair High School
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Mt Lebanon Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Upper Saint Clair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,789 students in grades 9-12, Mt Lebanon Sr. High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Upper Saint Clair High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,789 students
1,301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Upper Saint Clair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Upper Saint Clair High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
96 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Upper Saint Clair High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT Lebanon School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Upper Saint Clair High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#8 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
#9 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Upper Saint Clair High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 1% in PA)
92%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Saint Clair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 1% in PA)
91%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Upper Saint Clair High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 30% in PA)
91%
(Top 1% in PA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
94%
(Top 30% in PA)
≥99%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Upper Saint Clair High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
448
318
Grade 10 Students
451
306
Grade 11 Students
441
353
Grade 12 Students
449
324

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Upper Saint Clair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Upper Saint Clair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Upper Saint Clair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Upper Saint Clair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT Lebanon School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Upper Saint Clair High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Upper St. Clair School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Upper Saint Clair High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Upper Saint Clair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt Lebanon Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT Lebanon School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Upper Saint Clair High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Upper St. Clair School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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