West Allegheny MS

767 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Allegheny Middle School, located in Imperial, Pennsylvania, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the West Allegheny School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with a variety of elective options that encourage creativity and practical skill-building.

Beyond the classroom, West Allegheny Middle School places a strong focus on extracurricular involvement and community spirit. The school hosts numerous sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, allowing students to explore their interests outside of standard coursework. With a commitment to modern instructional practices and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that reflects the values of the surrounding Imperial community.

767

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Allegheny MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	664
Hispanic	21
Black	23
Asian	16
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
664 (86.6 %)
Two or More
41 (5.3 %)
Black
23 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (2.7 %)
Asian
16 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Allegheny SD
Phone:	(724)695-8979
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 253

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 244