Serving 1,283 students in grades 9-12, Fox Chapel Area 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Fox Chapel Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Fox Chapel Area High School's student population of 1,283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Students by Grade
Fox Chapel Area High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fox Chapel Area High School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 2733 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Fox Chapel Area High School is ranked #13 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area High School?
The graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fox Chapel Area High School?
1,283 students attend Fox Chapel Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fox Chapel Area High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Chapel Area High School?
Fox Chapel Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fox Chapel Area High School offer ?
Fox Chapel Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fox Chapel Area High School part of?
Fox Chapel Area High School is part of Fox Chapel Area School District.
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