Summary:
The McKeesport Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to a single high school, McKeesport Area Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a statewide ranking between 530 and 585 out of 634-686 schools over the past three school years. Additionally, the school is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
Academically, McKeesport Area Senior High School students have performed significantly below the state average on the Keystone Exams, with only 10.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.6%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 77.89% for the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a predominantly low-income student population. Despite the district's higher-than-average spending per student, the school's performance continues to lag behind the state average.
While the data indicates that McKeesport Area Senior High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, it also presents an opportunity for the school and district to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to raise student achievement. By focusing on improving academic outcomes, particularly in core subject areas, and addressing the unique needs of the school's student population, the district can work to ensure that all students have access to a quality education and the resources they need to succeed.
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