SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

80%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

69%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Southmoreland Shs Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

N/A%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

80%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

N/A%
37%

ELA Proficiency

N/A%
51%

Science Proficiency

80%
60%

PA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

85%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

12%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

13

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

7%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

7%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

12%
4%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

5%
3%

PA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A

13.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.87 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$66,623

PA Average: $86,839

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

PA Average: 5.4%

Median Home value

$139,979

PA Average: $270,478

Median Rent

$833 /mo

PA Average: $1,271

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

92.9%

PA Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

15:1

PA Average: 13:1

Number of Teachers

38

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$72,015

Average for all teachers in Southmoreland Sd

Student to Counselor Ratio

292:1

PA Average: 352:1

Number of Support Staff

5

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

0

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

PA Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

97%

PA Average: 89%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

33

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

72

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

3

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

1

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$9213 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.96

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

95%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

1%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

2%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

83%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

67%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Southmoreland Shs

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Mount Pleasant Area Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
Connellsville Area Career & Technical Ce

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Distance: 7.9 mi
Connellsville Area Shs

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Distance: 7.9 mi
Hempfield Area Shs

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Distance: 9.9 mi
Yough Shs

  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Distance: 11.2 mi
Jeannette Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Distance: 12.2 mi
Belle Vernon Area Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Distance: 12.2 mi
Greensburg-salem Hs

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Distance: 13.3 mi
Norwin Shs

  • Actual Test Scores: 82%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Distance: 14.6 mi
Monessen Shs

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Distance: 14.7 mi