Serving 182 students in grades 9-12, Leechburg Area High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leechburg Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Leechburg Area High School's student population of 182 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Leechburg Area High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leechburg Area High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leechburg Area High School's ranking?
Leechburg Area High School is ranked #797 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Leechburg Area High School often compared to?
Leechburg Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo-ridge High School, Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leechburg Area High School?
The graduation rate of Leechburg Area High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leechburg Area High School?
182 students attend Leechburg Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Leechburg Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leechburg Area High School?
Leechburg Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leechburg Area High School offer ?
Leechburg Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leechburg Area High School part of?
Leechburg Area High School is part of Leechburg Area School District.
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