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South Fayette Twp High School

3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 1,074 students in grades 9-12, South Fayette Twp 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 16:1 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (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

South Fayette Twp 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
South Fayette Twp High School's student population of 1,074 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,074 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 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
South Fayette Twp 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 Twp High School is 0.45, 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)
#13 out of 2733 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Fayette Twp High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Fayette Twp 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.
93%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Fayette Twp 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)
88%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Fayette Twp High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Fayette Twp High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Fayette Twp High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Fayette Twp High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Fayette Twp 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 South Fayette Twp High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of South Fayette Twp High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Fayette Twp High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Fayette Twp 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Fayette Twp 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
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 South Fayette Twp High School's ranking?
South Fayette Twp 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 Twp High School?
The graduation rate of South Fayette Twp High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Fayette Twp High School?
1,074 students attend South Fayette Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Fayette Twp High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 5% 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 Twp High School?
South Fayette Twp High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Fayette Twp High School offer ?
South Fayette Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Fayette Twp High School part of?
South Fayette Twp High School is part of South Fayette Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,074 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 89% (Top 5%)
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 88% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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