Peters Township High School

Peters Township High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
264 E McMurray Rd,  McMurray, PA
Peters Township School District
3.8
3.0
1,295 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
93.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
91.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 303 Students
Penn State 283 Students
Duquesne University 135 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 123 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 119 Students
The Ohio State University 118 Students
Ohio University 99 Students
West Virginia University 88 Students
Virginia Tech 80 Students
Michigan State University 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 151 Students
Biology 85 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Finance 69 Students
Psychology 65 Students
Marketing 60 Students
Engineering 58 Students
Computer Science 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Mechanical Engineering 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 211 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
5/22/2024
It is one of the best high schools I have ever been to. The teachers are very nice. But the homework and assignments are uncountable. I would like to see longer study halls and fewer tests and assignments.
4.0 Alum
7/18/2023
I received a more than satisfactory education, lifelong skills, and knowledge. The new high school is an admirable addition but comes with a slightly gray, harsh, industrial feel. My only qualm was the lack of diversity; it was quite noticeable among students, more significantly among staff as well.
5.0 Alum
6/27/2023
My experience was really good. The teachers were mostly lovely and really helped me blossom as a student and the academics are fantastic. On top of this, sports and arts are both supported and they were both a great outlet for me during my time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/11/2022
I have moved from Upper Saint Clair to Peters Township. I have seen the progress with my son in Peters Township school. I can say for sure it is much better.
5.0 parent
12/6/2020
We moved to Peters over ten years ago and have found the schools to be outstanding. The teachers and the support staff at the schools have been great. The other reviews on this site are very negative and seem to be sour grapes. I'm not sure why but we have had nothing but positive experiences with t...
1.0 parent
12/7/2018
Awful! DO NOT even consider this township for your children. They used to be good but poor administration has made it a terrible choice.
3.0 parent
3/18/2016
Elementary schools through 3rd grade are excellent. There is only big school for 4th-6th grade- it is too large and it's a 50/50 toss up whether or not your child will get a good teacher. The middle school is generally strong, but the gifted program has been completely dismantled - the previous admi...

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Peters Township High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in McMurray, PA, in the Peters Township neighborhood, and is served by the Peters Township School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 1,295 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Peters Township High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $268,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Christian Preparatory Academy Wilson Campus, Peters Township Middle School, St. Louise De Marillac School, and more. Learn more about what McMurray has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peters Township High School.

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