Original Research by School Decision on Moon Area Shs
Moon Area Senior High School serves grades nine through twelve in Moon Township, a mixed-use suburb along the Ohio River northwest of Pittsburgh. The township grew from rural farmland into a prosperous, built-out suburb after Pittsburgh International Airport opened, and now blends residential neighborhoods with corporate office parks and retail corridors anchored by employers like FedEx Ground, GlaxoSmithKline, and Chevron USA. The school sits within a community shaped by highway access, proximity to the airport, and the presence of Robert Morris University.
The school enrolls a student body with modest economic diversity. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing them in moderate range for the county. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students identifying as Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Black. The enrollment across ninth through twelfth grade runs roughly even year to year, with slightly more seniors than freshmen, suggesting stable cohort flow.
State testing data and proficiency metrics were not available for this school, which limits a direct read on academic performance in the tested subjects and grades. A graduation rate and chronic absenteeism data were also not provided. Without these metrics, assessing how Moon Area High School ranks among its peer districts in Allegheny County is not possible from the materials at hand; a parent may want to request current state assessment results and graduation data directly from the district office or school website to see how the school performs.
Program and course information was not included in the data, so there is no picture here of AP breadth, career pathways, dual-credit offerings, or specialized programs. Many public high schools in the region offer substantial depth in these areas; parents should visit the school's website or call the main office to understand what academic tracks, electives, advanced work, and vocational or applied options are available.
The district faces two near-term changes that parents weighing a move should know. The township's assessed property values have declined notably in recent years, and the school district is absorbing that loss while managing rising costs in special education, salaries, healthcare, and utilities. For 2026-27, the district adopted a property tax increase to balance its budget; the tax bill on a home in the area will rise accordingly. This trend is structural and likely to persist. Additionally, the district is undertaking a major secondary-campus capital project including a new high school stadium and tennis courts; Tiger Stadium is currently closed for construction, and the district is covering extra athletic rental expenses during the work. For sports-involved families, this disruption to facilities and budget will stretch into the coming school year.
The housing market in Moon Township is moderately priced for the Pittsburgh region. Home values sit below state and national medians, and rents are modest. The median listing price is stable with slight growth, days on market are relatively short, and inventory supply has expanded. For families moving into the area, housing is accessible and the market shows steady activity without excessive competitive pressure.
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