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Fox Chapel Area High School

Public Grades 9-12

4^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 99% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Fox Chapel Area High School is a public high school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12 and part of the highly-ranked Fox Chapel Area School District. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking that has ranged from 4th to 26th over the past decade.

The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. Fox Chapel Area High School also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for its performance with female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities. The school maintains an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 97.8% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average, and correspondingly low dropout rates.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Pittsburgh Allderdice, Shaler Area, and Woodland Hills, Fox Chapel Area High School stands out with significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This level of sustained excellence and equity is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students.

1,360

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,325

Per pupil spending ?

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2406

(412) 967-2430

District: Fox Chapel Area School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Asian:

8.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 94th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (91% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Pennsylvania high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school91%

District avg91%

Pennsylvania avg52%

4^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 606Fox Chapel Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	4 of 681	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	7 of 686	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	15 of 674	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	24 of 634	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	88.9	21 of 537	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	26 of 693	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.7	16 of 673	97.6%	★★★★★
2017	90.5	12 of 663	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	89.8	9 of 677	98.7%	★★★★★
2015	87.0	41 of 680	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	86.7	36 of 580	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	88.8	24 of 591	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	89.9	14 of 664	97.9%	★★★★★
2011	91.7	10 of 660	98.5%	★★★★★
2010	91.0	13 of 649	98.0%	★★★★★
2009	88.6	29 of 632	95.4%	★★★★★
2008	89.0	23 of 621	96.3%	★★★★★
2007	90.0	12 of 615	98.0%	★★★★★
2006	76.2	114 of 604	81.1%	★★★★☆
2005	80.8	88 of 593	85.2%	★★★★☆
2004	86.7	54 of 590	90.8%	★★★★★
2003	86.1	64 of 583	89.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	9 of 125	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	83.0	11 of 121	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	9 of 112	92.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.9	10 of 524	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	98.6	11 of 513	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	95.3	21 of 502	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	4 of 657	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	4 of 665	99.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	98.3	4 of 287	98.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.3	1 of 274	99.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	14 of 651	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	98.7	6 of 664	99.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	15 of 652	97.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	3 of 660	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.5	11 of 662	98.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	94.9	8 of 165	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	5 of 150	96.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	97.7	5 of 583	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	14 of 595	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	19 of 577	96.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)100th percentile~ school

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)99th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)99th percentile~ school

Disabled (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2025)93rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature92%+30 vs state

Biology92%+42 vs state

Algebra I90%+46 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)				PSSA English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fox Chapel Area High School	Public	9-12	611 Field Club Rd	Pittsburgh	15238	Allegheny County	Fox Chapel Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 967-2430	1,360	94	14.5	22.6%	1,066 (78.4%)	43 (3.2%)	68 (5.0%)	111 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (5.2%)	97.7	4^th of 681 public high schools	99.4%		96.7	7^th of 686 public high schools	99.0%	3	89.8	91.7	92.0									$26,325	$61	$26,264
Riverview Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Hulton Rd	Oakmont	15139	Allegheny County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 828-1800	441	37	11.9	36.5%	362 (82.1%)	30 (6.8%)	11 (2.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (6.8%)	62.2	278^th of 681 public high schools	59.2%		45	429^th of 686 public high schools	37.5%	151	38.6	55.9	71.9		60.0	42.6	51.8		68.0	63.2	65.8	$34,110	$1,826	$32,283
Pittsburgh Westinghouse	Public	6-12	1101 N. Murtland Avenue	Pittsburgh	15208	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3940	573	56	10.1	103.7%	14 (2.4%)	520 (90.8%)	22 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)	5.6	630^th of 681 public high schools	7.5%		4	650^th of 686 public high schools	5.2%	20	8.0	14.1	29.2	2.9	2.8	5.6	4.0	19.5	23.9	39.1	29.0	$35,156	$6,021	$29,135
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	515 N. Highland Avenue	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5980	678	49	13.8	108.7%	92 (13.6%)	517 (76.3%)	16 (2.4%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.0%)	29.2	502^nd of 681 public high schools	26.3%		31.1	507^th of 686 public high schools	26.1%	5	26.3	30.9	55.7	13.3	14.3	7.8	11.8	34.2	24.7	36.8	31.9	$36,611	$6,270	$30,341
Penn Hills Senior High School	Public	9-12	309 Collins Drive	Pittsburgh	15235	Allegheny County	Penn Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 793-7000	1,049	56	18.7	103.8%	196 (18.7%)	703 (67.0%)	56 (5.3%)	9 (0.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (7.7%)	15.3	574^th of 681 public high schools	15.7%		7.1	627^th of 686 public high schools	8.6%	53	12.7	24.9	45.1									$14,604	$2,165	$12,439
Springdale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	501 Butler Rd	Springdale	15144	Allegheny County	Allegheny Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 274-8100	421	60	6.9	99.5%	379 (90.0%)	21 (5.0%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	47.2	406^th of 681 public high schools	40.4%		60.7	285^th of 686 public high schools	58.5%	121	42.2	44.6	56.7		31.3	12.2	21.0		53.1	48.7	50.7	$25,655	$753	$24,903
Plum Senior High School	Public	9-12	900 Elicker Rd	Plum	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 795-4880	1,220	70	17.4	31.8%	1,039 (85.2%)	77 (6.3%)	27 (2.2%)	12 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.2%)	67.8	233^rd of 681 public high schools	65.8%		53.4	360^th of 686 public high schools	47.5%	127	44.3	64.5	68.1									$14,707	$440	$14,267
Shaler Area High School	Public	9-12	381 Wible Run Rd	Pittsburgh	15209	Allegheny County	Shaler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-1200	1,160	101	11.5	35.3%	1,015 (87.5%)	39 (3.4%)	43 (3.7%)	17 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.9%)	73.8	171^st of 681 public high schools	74.9%		72.5	181^st of 686 public high schools	73.6%	10	57.2	55.8	73.3									$24,018	$784	$23,235
Woodland Hills High School	Public	9-12	2550 Greensburg Pike	Pittsburgh	15221	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 244-1100	1,006	68	14.8	66.1%	271 (26.9%)	599 (59.5%)	46 (4.6%)	9 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (8.0%)	16	569^th of 681 public high schools	16.4%		11.9	589^th of 686 public high schools	14.1%	20	20.1	30.9	34.9									$44,905	$3,970	$40,936
Hampton High School	Public	9-12	2929 McCully Rd	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-6376	865	60	14.3	19.4%	796 (92.0%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (1.0%)	35 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.4%)	93.5	26^th of 681 public high schools	96.2%		95.7	12^th of 686 public high schools	98.3%	14	70.1	79.8	89.7									$25	$00	$24

Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Chapel Area High School

How many students attend Fox Chapel Area High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,360 students attended Fox Chapel Area High School.

Is Fox Chapel Area High School a good school?

Yes! Fox Chapel Area High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 4^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Fox Chapel Area High School?

Students at Fox Chapel Area High School are 78% White, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What district is Fox Chapel Area High School in?

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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