For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,571 students in Mc Donald, PA. The top ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA are South Fayette High School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Donald, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mc Donald have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mc Donald, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Fayette High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mc Donald, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Fayette High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3640 Old Oakdale Rd
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542
Grades: 9-12
| 1,115 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Fort Cherry Road
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Mc Donald, PA 15057
(724) 796-1551
Grades: 7-12
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mc Donald, PA include South Fayette High School and Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School. Mc Donald has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public high schools are located in Mc Donald?
2 public high schools are located in Mc Donald.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Donald?
Mc Donald public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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