Serving 936 students in grades 9-12, West Mifflin Area High School ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
West Mifflin Area 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 West Mifflin Area High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Mifflin Area High School is ranked #1472 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Mifflin Area High School?
The graduation rate of West Mifflin Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Mifflin Area High School?
936 students attend West Mifflin Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of West Mifflin Area High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Mifflin Area High School?
West Mifflin Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Mifflin Area High School offer ?
West Mifflin Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Mifflin Area High School part of?
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