Serving 472 students in grades 9-12, South Allegheny High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
South Allegheny High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Allegheny High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Allegheny High School is ranked #1048 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Allegheny High School?
The graduation rate of South Allegheny High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Allegheny High School?
472 students attend South Allegheny High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Allegheny High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Allegheny High School?
South Allegheny High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Allegheny High School offer ?
South Allegheny High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Allegheny High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 472 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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