Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school in the Aliquippa School District. Athletic teams compete as the Aliquippa Quips in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Serving 430 students in grades 7-12, Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School is 0.47, 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
#2580 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
71%
14%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
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 Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2580 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ambridge Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School?
430 students attend Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School?
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School is part of Aliquippa School District.
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