Serving 997 students in grades 9-12, West Allegheny Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
West Allegheny Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Allegheny Sr. High School is 0.21, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Allegheny Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of West Allegheny Sr. High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Allegheny Sr. High School?
997 students attend West Allegheny Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Allegheny Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Allegheny Sr. High School?
West Allegheny Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Allegheny Sr. High School offer ?
West Allegheny Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Allegheny Sr. High School part of?
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