West Mifflin Area HS

91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122

936 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Mifflin Area High School, located at 91 Commonwealth Ave in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the West Mifflin Area School District. The school is known for its role in fostering academic growth and community spirit within the Allegheny County region. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active campus culture that emphasizes extracurricular involvement. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that encourage leadership and personal development. As a cornerstone of the West Mifflin community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of its student body while striving to meet the educational standards of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

936

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Mifflin Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	30
Black	275
Asian	14
Two or More	93
Pacific Islander	1

White
523 (55.9 %)
Black
275 (29.4 %)
Two or More
93 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (3.2 %)
Asian
14 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Mifflin Area SD
Phone:	(412)466-9131
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 298

Grade 10 267

Grade 11 170

Grade 12 201