West Mifflin Area High School

Public 9-12

91 Commonwealth Ave
West Mifflin, PA 15122-2396

(412) 466-9131

District: West Mifflin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
548^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,085

Feeder schools for West Mifflin Area High School:

Elementary:	Clara Barton Elementary School
Middle:	West Mifflin Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 936

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.9%

African American:

29.4%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Mifflin Area High School ranks worse than 81.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.54. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Mifflin Area High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), African American (29.4%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Mifflin Area High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare West Mifflin Area High School employs 64.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Mifflin Area High School is $12,085.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Mifflin Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Mifflin Area High School 548^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Mifflin Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

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West Mifflin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Mifflin Area School District 466^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Mifflin Area High School

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Rank History for all students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	67.95	189^th	583	67.6%
2004	56.24	304^th	590	48.5%
2005	52.40	343^rd	593	42.2%
2006	39.84	449^th	604	25.7%
2007	47.13	414^th	615	32.7%
2008	36.56	482^nd	621	22.4%
2009	49.23	392^nd	632	38.0%
2010	60.32	294^th	649	54.7%
2011	46.07	450^th	660	31.8%
2012	52.22	401^st	664	39.6%
2013	58.58	268^th	591	54.7%
2014	56.25	298^th	580	48.6%
2015	50.29	425^th	680	37.5%
2016	34.55	513^th	677	24.2%
2017	41.09	470^th	663	29.1%
2018	35.84	503^rd	673	25.3%
2019	35.27	504^th	693	27.3%
2021	36.66	399^th	537	25.7%
2022	25.47	511^th	634	19.4%
2023	21.54	548^th	674	18.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.05	111^th	129	14.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.78	462^nd	652	29.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.51	327^th	502	34.9%

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Rank History for African American students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.77	197^th	260	24.2%

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Rank History for White students at West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.32	535^th	577	7.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Mifflin Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	783	116	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
1989	899	133	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1990	857	119	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	977
1991	836	106	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	947
1992	835	115	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	956
1993	840	98	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	944
1994	854	105	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
1995	846	80	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1996	846	80	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	930
1997	871	89	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
1998	872	104	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	979
1999	882	117	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1003
2000	924	126	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1057
2001	914	119	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1040
2002	953	151	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2003	953	151	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1113
2004	939	160	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1104
2005	913	157	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1076
2006	931	165	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1101
2007	937	187	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2008	906	310	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	5	1231
2009	881	315	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	1212
2010	843	306	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	19	1176
2011	825	306	0	9	0	0	22	0	1162
2012	788	272	0	8	0	0	34	0	1102
2013	744	273	0	17	1	0	37	0	1072
2014	694	280	1	23	3	0	50	0	1051
2015	654	278	2	18	2	0	54	0	1008
2016	645	262	2	24	1	0	53	0	987
2017	641	297	3	21	1	1	67	0	1031
2018	626	288	2	23	0	0	73	0	1012
2019	599	258	8	22	0	0	72	0	959
2020	592	254	9	21	2	0	78	0	956
2021	556	224	11	18	1	0	86	0	896
2022	525	244	15	25	0	0	93	0	902
2023	523	275	14	30	0	1	93	0	936

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Mifflin Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	899	60.2	14.9	n/a
1989	1032	68.7	15.0	n/a
1990	977	54.5	17.9	0
1991	947	63.7	14.8	n/a
1992	956	62.8	15.2	n/a
1993	944	58.5	16.1	n/a
1994	964	57.0	16.9	n/a
1995	930	57.5	16.2	n/a
1996	930	57.5	16.2	n/a
1997	964	59.0	16.3	n/a
1998	979	60.5	16.2	n/a
1999	1003	61.5	16.3	n/a
2000	1057	64.0	16.5	17.8
2001	1040	63.0	16.5	18.1
2002	1113	63.2	17.6	15.9
2003	1113	63.2	17.6	15.9
2004	1104	69.2	16.0	13.7
2005	1076	68.2	15.8	16.4
2006	1101	61.5	17.9	20.8
2007	1130	63.0	17.9	23.5
2008	1231	n/a	n/a	33.9
2009	1212	80.8	15.0	36.6
2010	1176	80.8	14.5	37.5
2011	1162	79.4	14.6	41.5
2012	1102	68.3	16.1	44.5
2013	1072	68.7	15.5	43.8
2014	1051	68.2	15.3	45.8
2015	1008	66.0	15.2	44.8
2016	987	61.0	16.1	45.7
2017	1031	59.4	17.3	45.9
2018	1012	58.9	17.1	47.1
2019	959	57.5	16.6	45.2
2020	956	58.8	16.2	n/a
2021	896	58.4	15.3	86
2022	902	59.8	15.0	86.8
2023	936	64.1	14.6	87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Mifflin Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	899	60.2	14.9	n/a
1989	1032	68.7	15.0	n/a
1990	977	54.5	17.9	0
1991	947	63.7	14.8	n/a
1992	956	62.8	15.2	n/a
1993	944	58.5	16.1	n/a
1994	964	57.0	16.9	n/a
1995	930	57.5	16.2	n/a
1996	930	57.5	16.2	n/a
1997	964	59.0	16.3	n/a
1998	979	60.5	16.2	n/a
1999	1003	61.5	16.3	n/a
2000	1057	64.0	16.5	17.8
2001	1040	63.0	16.5	18.1
2002	1113	63.2	17.6	15.9
2003	1113	63.2	17.6	15.9
2004	1104	69.2	16.0	13.7
2005	1076	68.2	15.8	16.4
2006	1101	61.5	17.9	20.8
2007	1130	63.0	17.9	23.5
2008	1231	n/a	n/a	33.9
2009	1212	80.8	15.0	36.6
2010	1176	80.8	14.5	37.5
2011	1162	79.4	14.6	41.5
2012	1102	68.3	16.1	44.5
2013	1072	68.7	15.5	43.8
2014	1051	68.2	15.3	45.8
2015	1008	66.0	15.2	44.8
2016	987	61.0	16.1	45.7
2017	1031	59.4	17.3	45.9
2018	1012	58.9	17.1	47.1
2019	959	57.5	16.6	45.2
2020	956	58.8	16.2	n/a
2021	896	58.4	15.3	86
2022	902	59.8	15.0	86.8
2023	936	64.1	14.6	87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Mifflin Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (2.6%)	$11,071 (97.4%)	$11,371
2020	$350 (3.1%)	$11,109 (96.9%)	$11,459
2021	$404 (3.3%)	$11,892 (96.7%)	$12,297
2022	$419 (3.5%)	$11,666 (96.5%)	$12,085

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Mifflin Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 504^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 548^th of 674 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Mifflin Area High School)	43.3	18.7	24.6%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Mifflin Area High School)	49	22	27%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Mifflin Area High School)	65.4	48.9	16.5%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	959	936	2.4%
African American	258	275	6.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	14	75%
Hispanic	22	30	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	599	523	12.7%
Two or More Races	72	93	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	87.1%	41.9%

Schools Near West Mifflin Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
West Mifflin Area High School	Public	9-12	91 Commonwealth Ave	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 466-9131	936	64	14.6	87.1%	523 (55.9%)	275 (29.4%)	30 (3.2%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.9%)	21.5	548^th of 674 public high schools	18.7%		25.5	511^th of 634 public high schools	19.4%	37	18.7	22.0	48.9									$12,085	$419	$11,666
Steel Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	3113 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 464-3600	400	39	10.2	88.3%	199 (49.8%)	149 (37.3%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.8%)	35.2	479^th of 674 public high schools	28.9%		44.8	421^st of 634 public high schools	33.6%	58	11.7	46.9	53.4									$22,297	$727	$21,571
McKeesport Area Technical Center	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Boulevard	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area Technical Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 664-3726	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKeesport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1960 Eden Park Blvd	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 664-3650	1,045	63	16.6	77.9%	391 (37.4%)	503 (48.1%)	41 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	108 (10.3%)	12.5	585^th of 674 public high schools	13.2%		19.8	530^th of 634 public high schools	16.4%	55	1.7	27.3	37.6									$18,487	$3,886	$14,601
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	320 Marguerite Avenue	Wilmerding	15148	Allegheny County	Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 646-1718	316	26	12.1	95.3%	196 (62.0%)	89 (28.2%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	48.2	396^th of 674 public high schools	41.2%		54.4	358^th of 634 public high schools	43.5%	38	12.7	45.1	72.3									$14,925	$386	$14,539
Woodland Hills High School	Public	9-12	2550 Greensburg Pike	Pittsburgh	15221	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 244-1100	949	81	11.7	89.4%	266 (28.0%)	570 (60.1%)	34 (3.6%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (7.4%)	19.6	557^th of 674 public high schools	17.4%		18.1	535^th of 634 public high schools	15.6%	22	21.0	26.2	40.5									$23,895	$2,112	$21,782
South Allegheny High School	Public	9-12	2743 Washington Blvd	McKeesport	15133	Allegheny County	South Allegheny School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 675-3070	484	30	16.2	83.7%	397 (82.0%)	37 (7.6%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	45.4	420^th of 674 public high schools	37.7%		42.8	438^th of 634 public high schools	30.9%	18	22.6	43.9	63.9									$18,309	$910	$17,399
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School	Public	9-12	2409 Shady Ave	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 529-4800	1,362	105	13.0	100.0%	658 (48.3%)	461 (33.8%)	90 (6.6%)	47 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	100 (7.3%)	60	296^th of 674 public high schools	56.1%		66.8	234^th of 634 public high schools	63.1%	62	46.5	44.6	67.3									$25,828	$3,323	$22,505
East Allegheny Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1150 Jacks Run Rd	North Versailles	15137	Allegheny County	East Allegheny School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 824-9700	670	57	11.8	87.0%	345 (51.5%)	223 (33.3%)	22 (3.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (11.0%)	13.7	579^th of 674 public high schools	14.1%		14.2	550^th of 634 public high schools	13.2%	29	11.6	22.3	38.8	10.5	5.5	8.3	32.4	32.4	37.2	32.9	35.3	$10,567	$104	$10,463
Brentwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(412) 881-4940	356	29	12.3	44.4%	266 (74.7%)	30 (8.4%)	20 (5.6%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	45.5	419^th of 674 public high schools	37.8%		57.6	321^st of 634 public high schools	49.4%	98	20.0	49.4	59.8									$20,652	$1,480	$19,171

Frequently Asked Questions about West Mifflin Area High School

How many students attend West Mifflin Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 936 students attended West Mifflin Area High School.

What schools feed into West Mifflin Area High School?

West Mifflin Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clara Barton Elementary School
Middle : West Mifflin Area Middle School

What district is West Mifflin Area High School in?

West Mifflin Area School District

Is West Mifflin Area High School a good school?

West Mifflin Area High School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Pennsylvania high schools.

What is the racial makeup of West Mifflin Area High School?

Students at West Mifflin Area High School are 56% White, 29% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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