Serving 711 students in grades 7-12, South Allegheny Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Allegheny Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of South Allegheny Middle School High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend South Allegheny Middle School High School?
711 students attend South Allegheny Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Allegheny Middle School High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Allegheny Middle School High School?
South Allegheny Middle School High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Allegheny Middle School High School offer ?
South Allegheny Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is South Allegheny Middle School High School part of?
South Allegheny Middle School High School is part of South Allegheny School District.
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