Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, South Fayette High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
South Fayette 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 South Fayette High School is 0.44, 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 Fayette 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?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Fayette High School?
The graduation rate of South Fayette High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Fayette High School?
1,115 students attend South Fayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Fayette High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Fayette High School?
South Fayette High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Fayette High School offer ?
South Fayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Fayette High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,115 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 93% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
