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Blackhawk High School

Blackhawk SD · Beaver County · 500 Blackhawk Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.0

(724)846-9600

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7/10
#224
Rank 224 out of 625
Top 36%
English Language Arts6/10 · #284 · 55th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #217 · 65th percentile
Science8/10 · #145 · 77th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Blackhawk High School sits in Beaver County, just northwest of Pittsburgh, where small-town Western Pennsylvania pride runs deep and Friday night football means something. The school punches above its weight in science, which makes it a solid fit for families with kids who lean toward STEM — and the surrounding community has that tight-knit, everyone-knows-your-name feel that's hard to find closer to the city. For families looking to settle in a quieter, affordable corner of the Pittsburgh metro without straying too far from its resources, Blackhawk offers a grounded, respectable public school experience.

Student Demographics

181 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
173 (96%)
Hispanic
3 (2%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (29%)
Students with Disabilities28 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

763
Enrollment
49.9
Teachers (FTE)
15.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

14
AP Courses
offered
25.5%
AP Participation
of students
194
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #460 · 31st percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found