Top Rankings
West Allegheny School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,396 students in West Allegheny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in West Allegheny School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,396 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Allegheny School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 684 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
86%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,312 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 $18,859 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,312
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,859
$23,119
Best West Allegheny School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donaldson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Donaldson Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 213-1010
Grades: K-5
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
West Allegheny Sr. High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-5245
Grades: 9-12
| 1,021 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Bruno Lane
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-3300
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-3300
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Oakdale Rd
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 693-8451
Oakdale, PA 15071
(724) 693-8451
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #55.
West Allegheny Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 W Allegheny Rd
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Imperial, PA 15126
(724) 695-8979
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Allegheny School District?
West Allegheny School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,396 students.
What is the rank of West Allegheny School District?
West Allegheny School District is ranked #21 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Allegheny School District?
86% of West Allegheny School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Allegheny School District?
West Allegheny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is West Allegheny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,859 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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