Upper St. Clair High School is a public secondary school in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania and the sole high school within the township's namesake school district. Serving students in grades 9–12, USCHS is one of three secondary schools in Pennsylvania to be recognized as a Blue Ribbon School three times.
Serving 1,301 students in grades 9-12, Upper Saint Clair High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Saint Clair High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Upper Saint Clair High School's student population of 1,301 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Upper Saint Clair High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Saint Clair High School is 0.36, 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
#454 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Saint Clair High School's ranking?
Upper Saint Clair High School is ranked #454 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Saint Clair High School often compared to?
Upper Saint Clair High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Lebanon Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Saint Clair High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Upper Saint Clair High School?
1,301 students attend Upper Saint Clair High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Upper Saint Clair High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Saint Clair High School?
Upper Saint Clair High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Saint Clair High School offer ?
Upper Saint Clair High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Upper Saint Clair High School part of?
Upper Saint Clair High School is part of Upper St. Clair School District.
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
A wonderful school system with many outstanding opportunities. Lightyears ahead of most. Is competitive and demanding as is the community. Best years of our family's lives were spent there.
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