Best High Schools in 15236, PA

High schools
6
Students
6,225
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. South Park Shs

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Park Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students

2. Thomas Jefferson Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 949 Students

3. Brentwood Shs

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students

4. Bethel Park Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students

5. West Mifflin Area Hs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Mifflin Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students

6. Baldwin Shs

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2086 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15236, PA

Middle schools
6
Students
4,139
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Neil Armstrong 5-6 Ms

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 583 Students

2. Pleasant Hills Ms

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students

3. South Park Ms

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South Park Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students

4. West Mifflin Area Ms

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Mifflin Area Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 803 Students

5. Brentwood Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15236, PA

Elementary schools
12
Students
5,202
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 15236, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jefferson Hills Intermediate Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 761 Students

2. South Park Elem Center

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South Park Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 679 Students

3. Whitehall El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 862 Students

4. Abraham Lincoln El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bethel Park Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 348 Students

5. Moore Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students

6. J.e. Harrison Education Ctr

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 1143 Students

7. Elroy Avenue El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brentwood Borough Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students

8. Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Pittsburgh Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 272 Students

9. Mcclellan El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

West Jefferson Hills Sd • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 383 Students

10. Mcannulty El Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Baldwin-whitehall Sd • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 435 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15236, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

15236, PA has a total population of 31,884 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15236, PA

15,566

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15236, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15236, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15236, PA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,799 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15236, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15236, PA

How many schools are in 15236, PA?

15236, PA has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,566 students in total.

How do schools in 15236 perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in 15236 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 15236 exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15236?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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