Upper St. Clair High School
- Public
- PITTSBURGH, PA
Public School
Upper St. Clair High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- PITTSBURGH, PA
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 281 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
89%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1300
690 responses
Average ACT
30
207 responses
AP Enrollment
34%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$128,482
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,780
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$295,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 27 responsesPoll
61%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 28 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,367
Free or Reduced Lunch
10%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 31 responses65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 31 responses90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 31 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$92,021
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 39 responses85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 39 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 39 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$18,275 / year
National
$12,23995%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 42 responses52%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 42 responses88%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 42 responsesSimilar Schools
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Upper St. Clair High School Reviews
Rating 3.94 out of 5 281 reviews
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The school is not very diverse, but it has some great teachers and staff. It offers many rigorous courses including AP and IB while still allowing students to participate in extracurricular activities. The school had issues with scheduling. The past four years alone have had about five or six separate schedules (partially due to the pandemic) with some changes being more drastic than others. Students and teachers alike are given little to no warning before schedules change, so teachers have to spontaneously edit lesson plans and students are often left confused. Student and teacher outrage is usually not met with change or progress, but instead with denial on behalf of the administrators. Overall it’s a fine school but there are many issues that need to be addressed.
The education that I have received since Kindergarten until now, as a senior in high school, has been outstanding. Teachers in all subject areas demonstrate a clear understanding of their materials and subject matter. The only issue that I have had with Upper St. Clair High School is bullying. I find that students often are not disciplined as they should be when they make harmful comments that could be constituted as bullying to other students. Otherwise, USCHS has provided me with a very well-rounded education. I feel extremely prepared for college in the fall because of it.
There are lots of options for classes, and various difficulty levels. There are many AP, IB, and honors courses available, so academically it is good for students who want to be challenged. The music department is lacking, specifically there is only orchestra which can be taken as a class and no honors, so for more serious musicians it isn't the best. Most of the teachers are very kind, though there are some that are unnecessarily strict with grading. Culture is way too competitive though and incredibly toxic, lots of children are pushed too hard by parents and other students. Cheating is also rampant, I've been in a class where so many students cheated on a test the teacher confronted the entire class about it yet reported no one. It seems there are no consequences for specific students. I've heard of a teacher being demoted because they did not give a specific student an "A." Overall the school is amazing in terms of opportunities, but the environment incredibly toxic.