Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Public School0
West Allegheny School District

West Allegheny Senior High School

#31 in Best Public High Schools in Pittsburgh Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Imperial, PA
  • 252 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
    View Full Report Card
    West Allegheny Senior High School is an above average, public school located in Imperial, PA. It has 1,083 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.
    Address
    205 W Allegheny Rd
    Imperial, PA 15126
    Telephone
    (724) 695-5245
    Website
    —
    Work Here? Claim Your School

    West Allegheny Senior High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    84%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1160
    272 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    75 responses
    AP Enrollment
    26%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Do You Work at West Allegheny Senior High School? Claim Your School Today!
    Claim your free account to keep your school's data up-to-date and get insights on user activity for your profile.
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $65,353
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $792
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $165,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    72%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    Report
    • School spirit at sporting events
      30%
    • Concerts
      20%
    • Breaks
      13%
    • Musicals
      11%
    • Plays
      11%
    • Football games
      4%
    • Homecoming
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,083
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    17%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.21 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.21 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.21 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $79,239
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.3%
    37%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $19,645/ year
    National
    $12,239
    79%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.39 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.39 responses
    62%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.39 responses
    Schools like West Allegheny Senior High School
    More

    West Allegheny Senior High School Reviews

    252 reviews
    All Categories
    West Allegheny Senior High School has allowed me to prosper and grow academically, athletically, and socially throughout my years of attendance. The teachers here are caring and truly believe that your future matters. They are able to create both a safe and progressive environment in order for students to focus and learn valuable information. All fields of study, whether it be English, the sciences, or computer programming, are taught by inspiring teachers who are passionate about their jobs and want their students to make a difference through the class. The sports and athletic programs at West Allegheny are exceptional and intensive, establishing teams that teach young student athletes about commitment, teamwork, and perseverance. Lastly, this high school is extremely inclusive, and no student will ever feel alone with all of the activities, clubs, and sports offered.
    Start Your Review of West Allegheny Senior High School
    Rate It!
    WAHS tries incredibly hard to prepare students for college, but actually ends up pushing students to dislike learning because of the workload that teachers press. "Reverse classroom" should not be a teaching method but a resource period; teachers shouldn't be paid for students to do their job. WAHS has an excellent football team and a truly passionate administrative staff, but the execution in what the administration wants to accomplish is wrong. Bullying is not online anymore! I often encountered sexist student handbook rules at my time at WAHS. The biggest example of sexism being so deeply ingrained at this school is watching male students parade the halls without a shirt at all or in a cut-off shirt, but not being able to wear spaghetti strap tops. My shoulders say absolutely nothing unprofessional about me. It is HOT outside! Why isn't it unprofessional to literally not wear a shirt?
    West Allegheny was all about challenging yourself so you could be a better version of yourself the day you graduated. It was not about being smarter than someone else, being more athletic than someone else, but rather shaping you as a person to become the ultimate YOU. If anything were to change, it would have to come down to being able to communicate with teachers more. Teachers are more than just people who try to educate their students, they are your friends and are there to help you not hurt you.