SOUTH ALLEGHENY MS/HS

South Allegheny MS/HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the South Allegheny SD school district, located in Mc Keesport, PA with about 717 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, South Allegheny MS/HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

South Allegheny Middle/High School, located at 2743 Washington Blvd in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serves as the combined secondary educational hub for the South Allegheny School District. The institution is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 6 through 12, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development within a supportive community environment. By integrating middle school and high school operations, the campus aims to create a consistent educational pathway that prepares students for the transition into higher education or the workforce.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages student engagement through a variety of academic disciplines, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs. As a focal point for the local community, South Allegheny Middle/High School strives to cultivate school spirit and civic responsibility among its student body. With its commitment to modern instructional practices and student success, the school works to equip its pupils with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

For more information, contact South Allegheny MS/HS at (412) 675-3070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2743 Washington Blvd
Mc Keesport, PA 15133-2017
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SOUTH ALLEGHENY MS/HS is a public Title I school in Mc Keesport, PA with about 717 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Allentown City SD
District:
South Allegheny SD
Total Students:
717
Teachers:
51.96
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 717 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH ALLEGHENY MS/HS is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.3%
Two or more races
8.8%
Black or African American
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.