West Allegheny School District

West Allegheny School District
Address
100 Bruno Lane
Imperial, Pennsylvania, Allegheny County 15126
United States
Information
Type Public
Established 1949
Superintendent Dr. Jerri Lynn Lippert
Grades K–12
Color(s) Scarlet and Grey
         
Mascot Indian
Website www.westasd.org

The West Allegheny School District is a midsized, suburban public school district which is located in the western corner of Allegheny County, approximately 16 miles (26 km) from downtown Pittsburgh. The district comprises Findlay Township, North Fayette Township, and the Oakdale Borough. The district encompasses approximately 62 square miles (160 km2). The West Allegheny School District is home of the Pittsburgh International Airport terminal. West Allegheny was formed in 1949.

West Allegheny School District Facilities

Academic Achievement

The West Allegheny School District was ranked 6th out of 105 western Pennsylvania school districts in 2009 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The ranking was based on three years of student academic performance on the PSSAs for: math, reading, writing and 1 year of science.[1] In 2008, the school district ranked 6th out of 105 western Pennsylvania districts and was 23rd out of 498 Pennsylvania school districts. In 2007 the district was ranked 34th out of 501 Pennsylvania school districts for student academic achievement.[2]

Graduation Rate

In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4-year cohort graduation rate. West Allegheny Senior High School's rate was 92% for 2010.[3]

Under the former calculation formula::

Senior High School

West Allegheny Senior High School's 11th grade was ranked 13th out of 123 western Pennsylvania high schools, by the Pittsburgh Business Times, based on three years of results in PSSAs on: reading, math, writing and one year of science.[7] The SHS is home of the Schools TV channel West Allegheny TV, or WATV which is found on local listings channel 45. This channel includes West A Today News such as weather, school cancellations, district or school info(upcoming events, etc.).

The SHS publishes their school newspaper Indian Tribune, and a magazine called the Red Review. The SHS is also home to the districts newspaper called West A Today which puts the news channel into the newspaper. The MS also has their personal school TV show which performs the same as the SHS use. The SHS is also home to the WA RADIO, local radio channel 104.3 FM. The MS also publishes their own school newspaper and magazine called the Indian Today and the WAMS review.

PSSA Results

11th Grade Reading

11th Grade Math:

11th Grade Science:

Dual Enrollment

The high school offers a dual enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books.[12] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[13]

Middle School

In 2009, the 8th grade was ranked 7th out of 141 western Pennsylvania middle schools based on three years of student academic achievement in PSSAs in: reading, math writing and one year of science.[14] (Includes schools in: Allegheny County, Beaver County, Butler County, Fayette County, Westmoreland County, and Washington County

8th Grade Reading:
8th Grade Math:
8th Grade Science:
7th Grade Reading:
7th Grade Math:

6th Grade Reading:

6th Grade Math:

Football: Team History

PIAA AAA State Championship Game History: [20]

WPIAL AAA Champions (7): [21]

The school's football team has gained notability by reaching play-off status during past years, and play divisional play-off games in Heinz Field. Through the 1960s and 1970s West Allegheny shared an intense rivalry with Fort Cherry School District.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ↑ Western Pennsylvania School District Rankings, Pittsburgh Business Times, May 15, 2009.
  2. ↑ Three of top school districts in state hail from Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Business Times, May 23, 2007.
  3. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (March 15, 2011). "New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented".
  4. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (September 2010). "West Allegheny Senior High School - School AYP Data Table 2010" (PDF).
  5. ↑ The Times Tribune (2009). "Allegheny County School District Graduation rate 2008".
  6. ↑ Pennsylvania Partnership for Children. "High School Graduation Rates 2007".
  7. ↑ The Rankings: 11th grade, Pittsburgh Business Times, May 15th, 2009. http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2009/05/18/focus16.html
  8. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2010). "2009-2010 PSSA and AYP Results".
  9. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2009). "West Allegheny School District Report Card 2009" (PDF).
  10. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2009). "2009 PSSAs: Reading, Math, Writing and Science Results".
  11. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (August 2008). "Report on PSSA Science 2008".
  12. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education. "Dual Enrollment Guidelines".
  13. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education. "Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement.". Retrieved March 2010. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  14. ↑ The Rankings: Eighth grade, Pittsburgh Business Times, May 15th, 2009.
  15. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education (2010). "West Allegheny Middle School Academic Achievement Report Card 2010" (PDF).
  16. 1 2 West Allegheny Middle School Academic Achievement Report Card 2009
  17. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Results Math and Reading School 2009
  18. 1 2 Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Results Math and Reading School 2008
  19. ↑ Pennsylvania Department of Education PSSA Results Science School 2009
  20. ↑ fkastrev (August 14, 2007). "PA Football History (State Champions)". pennlive.com. p. 1. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  21. 1 2 na, na (2007). "WPIAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS HISTORY to 1966" (PDF). na. p. 2. Retrieved 2008-12-24.
  22. ↑ http://www.swpastats.com/Football/WPIAL/2012_FB_AAA.pdf
  23. ↑ http://www.swpastats.com/Football/WPIAL/2009_FB_AAA.pdf
  24. ↑ http://www.wpial.org/msa_scoreboard/foot/foot01/play2.htm
  25. ↑ http://www.wpial.org/msa_scoreboard/foot/foot00/play2.htm
  26. 1 2 http://www.wpial.org/archives/champs/team_f.htm
  27. ↑ CBS Sports. "Tyler Palko; Player Profile". CBS Sports; CBS Broadcasting Inc.; Sportsline.com. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
  28. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals; Tyler Palko #3 QB". NFL; ESPN. Retrieved 2009-07-20.
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