For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,398 students in South Allegheny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51±¬ÁÏs in South Allegheny School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,398 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Allegheny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#483 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
75%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,786 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,563
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,786
$23,119
Best South Allegheny School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Allegheny Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Washington Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: K-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
South Allegheny High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
South Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,398 students.
What is the rank of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District is ranked #484 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Allegheny School District?
75% of South Allegheny School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Allegheny School District?
South Allegheny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is South Allegheny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,786 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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