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West Allegheny SHS

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

997

students

District

West Allegheny SD

County Context Score

70/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

205 W Allegheny Rd, Imperial, PA, 15126

School District

West Allegheny SD

NCES Identifiers

School ID
422520000509
District ID
4225200

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

997 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

West Allegheny SHS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Allegheny County has 275 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 5 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What West Allegheny SHS tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: West Allegheny SD, Allegheny County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Allegheny SHS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with West Allegheny SD.

School scale

997 students

West Allegheny SHS reports 997 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 59 other high schools in Allegheny County with enrollment data, 42 report fewer students and 17 report more. The peer median is 616 students.

County peer set

60 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 634 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

5 district schools

West Allegheny SD lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside West Allegheny SD

Donaldson Elem SchKG–5 · Primary · 551 studentsListed
McKee El SchKG–5 · Primary · 489 studentsListed
Wilson El SchKG–5 · Primary · 531 studentsListed
West Allegheny MS6–8 · Middle · 767 studentsListed

School Profile FAQ

Is West Allegheny SHS a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with West Allegheny SD.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Allegheny SHS?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the West Allegheny SHS data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare West Allegheny SHS with nearby schools?

West Allegheny SHS should be compared with 60 high schools in Allegheny County, plus other schools in West Allegheny SD. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for West Allegheny SHS?

Before using West Allegheny SHS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with West Allegheny SD.

Part of West Allegheny SD

West Allegheny SHS is one of 5 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,335 students across 5 schools.

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Schools in District

5

Reported Enrollment

3,335

5 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Donaldson Elem SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • McKee El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Wilson El SchKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • West Allegheny MS6–8 · MiddleListed only

Allegheny County Schools

County Context Score

70/100

County-level composite across 275 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor