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School Comparison

Clairton MS/HS
vs.
South Allegheny MS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Clairton MS/HS
South Allegheny MS
  • Clairton MS/HS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Allegheny MS (254 vs. 99).
  • South Allegheny MS reported a higher students per counselor than Clairton MS/HS (306:1 vs. 215:1).
  • South Allegheny MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Clairton MS/HS (51 vs. 9).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Clairton MS/HS reported a higher chronically absent students than South Allegheny MS (254 vs. 99).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Clairton MS/HS reported a higher gifted & talented than South Allegheny MS (10 vs. 9).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

South Allegheny MS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Clairton MS/HS (51 vs. 9).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Allegheny MS reported a higher students per counselor than Clairton MS/HS (306:1 vs. 215:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Clairton MS/HS

5 metrics were reported by Clairton MS/HS. Comparable data for South Allegheny MS is missing or suppressed.

Graduating cohort
48
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
32
Dual enrollment
13
SAT/ACT participation
1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Clairton MS/HS
$20,532.52
South Allegheny MS
$17,556.75
Local revenue share
Clairton MS/HS
18.5%
South Allegheny MS
31.6%
State revenue share
Clairton MS/HS
65.7%
South Allegheny MS
58%
Federal revenue share
Clairton MS/HS
15.8%
South Allegheny MS
10.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Clairton MS/HS
58.5%
South Allegheny MS
21.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Allegheny County
$76,393
Allegheny County
$76,393
Poverty rate
Allegheny County
11.2%
Allegheny County
11.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allegheny County
44.8%
Allegheny County
44.8%
Unemployment rate
Allegheny County
3.5%
Allegheny County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.