Serving 1,115 students in grades 9-12, South Fayette 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 93% (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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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South Fayette 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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South Fayette High School's student population of 1,115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
South Fayette 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 South Fayette High School is 0.44, 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
#152 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)88%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Fayette High School's ranking?
South Fayette High School is ranked #152 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
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 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Fayette High School?
The graduation rate of South Fayette High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Fayette High School?
1,115 students attend South Fayette High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South Fayette High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Fayette High School?
South Fayette High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Fayette High School offer ?
South Fayette High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Fayette High School part of?
South Fayette High School is part of South Fayette Township School District.
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