Moon Area High School

Moon Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8353 University Blvd,  Moon, PA
Moon Area School District
3.8
3.5
1,186 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
69.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
73.9%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
7%
Black
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
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 274 Students
Penn State 238 Students
Duquesne University 144 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 130 Students
Slippery Rock University 106 Students
Ohio University 102 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 97 Students
The Ohio State University 76 Students
Kent State University 76 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 85 Students
Biology 68 Students
Psychology 63 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Finance 36 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 36 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 311 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/7/2025
I am very satisfied with my experience at Moon High School over my four years. The faculty are all so friendly and helpful and have truly made my time here worth it. You can tell they all are very passionate about what they teach and will do almost anything to make you better I feel very ready for higher education.
5.0 Senior
5/10/2024
Almost all of teachers at this school are amazing and helpful and eager to teach the students, but for the students also have to be willing to learn if they want to be in the harder classes. There is a great span of AP, Honors, and CHS classes that cover a very wide variety of topics and focuses. Both the high school counseling and college counseling are very organized and helpful.
2.0 Senior
1/27/2024
There are a few good food options in our cafeteria. The sports teams are sometimes good, but the coaches are usually bad. Almost none of the teachers care about anything other than the grades. The music/theatre programs are pretty good. There is almost no school spirit or parent involvement.
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3.5 8 Reviews
4.0 parent
6/27/2023
This school is very inclusive and has many activities to satisfy all children. There is a very low, if non-existent bullying factor. It was surprising how well children support each other. The music programs are stellar as are the drama related activities. Every sport is available and there are seve...
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1.0 student
9/22/2018
There needs to be some serious change to this school. I certainly never plan on returning to this district, and I'm sure a lot of other students don't want to either. Overall, the administration is messed up, they emphasize controversial topics but don't implement any sort of plan to fix it, and is...
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1.0 student
10/11/2013
The middle school and high school facilities look great, especially the high school auditorium. The school seems to have a good arts budget. Which is a good thing, because the school can't do anything else better. Overall, what a waste of my years. I never fit into this school socially, and the scho...
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5.0 student
5/10/2013
This school is the best in the area, no question. With the new campus built and the great staff members, this school is just well rounded and amazing. I am a sophomore and I have been going to Moon my whole life and I am proud to say so.
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Moon Area High School

Moon Area High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Moon, PA, in the Moon neighborhood, and is served by the Moon Area School District in Pennsylvania. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,186 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Moon Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $356,591. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moon Middle School, Quaker Valley Middle School, St James Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Moon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Moon Area High School.

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