For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,430 students in Mckeesport, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckeesport, PA are Mckeesport Area Technology Center, South Allegheny High School and Mckeesport Area Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckeesport, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Mckeesport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Mckeesport, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Allegheny High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mckeesport, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckeesport Area Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Boulevard
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3726
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
South Allegheny High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2743 Washington Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Mckeesport, PA 15133
(412) 675-3070
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Mckeesport Area Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1960 Eden Park Blvd
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mckeesport, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mckeesport, PA include Mckeesport Area Technology Center, South Allegheny High School and Mckeesport Area Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mckeesport?
3 public high schools are located in Mckeesport.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckeesport?
Mckeesport public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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