Peters Township High School is a public high school that is located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, United States. The current building was built in 2021. This new building was constructed just up the road from the old school, and was constructed at a cost of $83,175,452.
Serving 1,231 students in grades 9-12, Peters Twp High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Peters Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Peters Twp High School's student population of 1,231 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
Peters Twp High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peters Twp High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Peters Twp High School's ranking?
Peters Twp High School is ranked #196 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Peters Twp High School often compared to?
Peters Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peters Twp High School?
The graduation rate of Peters Twp High School is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Peters Twp High School?
1,231 students attend Peters Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Peters Twp High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peters Twp High School?
Peters Twp High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peters Twp High School offer ?
Peters Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peters Twp High School part of?
Peters Twp High School is part of Peters Township School District.
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