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Deer Lakes High School

163 East Union Rd
Cheswick, PA 15024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Deer Lakes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Deer Lakes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Deer Lakes High School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Deer Lakes High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Lakes High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#175 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Deer Lakes High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Deer Lakes High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
96%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Deer Lakes High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Deer Lakes High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Deer Lakes High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deer Lakes High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Lakes High School's ranking?
Deer Lakes High School is ranked #175 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Deer Lakes High School often compared to?
Deer Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Area Sr. High School, Fox Chapel Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Lakes High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deer Lakes High School?
583 students attend Deer Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Deer Lakes High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Lakes High School?
Deer Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer Lakes High School offer ?
Deer Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Lakes High School part of?
Deer Lakes High School is part of Deer Lakes School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 583 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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