Serving 179 students in grades 9-12, Monessen Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Monessen Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monessen Sr. High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Monessen Sr. High School is ranked #1568 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Monessen Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Monessen Sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Monessen Sr. High School?
179 students attend Monessen Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Monessen Sr. High School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monessen Sr. High School?
Monessen Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monessen Sr. High School offer ?
Monessen Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Monessen Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≥50% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
