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Southmoreland Senior High School

Southmoreland SD · Westmoreland County · 2351 Route 981, Alverton, PA 15612.0

(724)887-2010

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3/10
#474
Rank 474 out of 625
Top 76%
English Language Arts3/10 · #485 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #446 · 29th percentile
Science3/10 · #461 · 25th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Southmoreland Senior High School serves a tight-knit rural community in Westmoreland County, about an hour southeast of Pittsburgh, where small-town Pennsylvania life is very much the norm — Friday night football, familiar faces, and a strong sense of local pride. Academically, the school sits in the mid-to-lower tier statewide, so families with a strong focus on college-prep rigor may want to factor in additional outside resources or dual-enrollment options. That said, it can be a solid fit for families who value a close community atmosphere and want their kids known by name, not just a student ID number.

Student Demographics

134 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (96%)
Multiple Races
4 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged55 (41%)
Students with Disabilities15 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

566
Enrollment
38.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.1%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.

13
AP Courses
offered
12%
AP Participation
of students
70
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 Programs3/10 · #478 · 28th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found