For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 17,129 students in Beaver County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Beaver County, PA are Central Valley High School, Beaver Area Sr. High School and Hopewell Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beaver County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Beaver County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Beaver County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beaver Area Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Beaver County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
160 Baker Road Ext
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Beaver Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 774-0251
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
New Brighton Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3202 43rd St
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
New Brighton, PA 15066
(724) 846-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
South Side High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Hookstown, PA 15050
(724) 573-9581
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Blackhawk High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Blackhawk Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 846-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Western Beaver Co Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Engle Rd
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Industry, PA 15052
(724) 643-8500
Gr: 6-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Ambridge Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
909 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Ambridge, PA 15003
(724) 266-2833
Gr: 9-12 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Beaver County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Poplar Avenue
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 728-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Area Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Freedom, PA 15042
(724) 775-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 8th Ave
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
(724) 843-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Rochester High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
540 Reno Street
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Rochester, PA 15074
(724) 775-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Aliquippa Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Harding Avenue
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 857-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Midland Innovation & Technology Charter School
Charter School
7 South 12th Street
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 510-0944
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 510-0944
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Beaver County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Beaver County, PA include Central Valley High School, Beaver Area Sr. High School and Hopewell Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Beaver County?
16 public high schools are located in Beaver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver County?
Beaver County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Beaver County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Beaver County include: Blackhawk High School vs. Beaver Area Sr. High School, Central Valley High School vs. Beaver Area Sr. High School, Beaver Area Sr. High School vs. Blackhawk High School
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