Sto-Rox High School is a high school located in the West Park neighborhood of Stowe Township, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school of the Sto-Rox School District, which educates the children of Stowe Township and the borough of McKees Rocks.
Serving 422 students in grades 7-12, Sto-rox 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sto-rox 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 Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2650 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
58%
14%
White
22%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2650 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montour High School, Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
422 students attend Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School?
Sto-rox 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 Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Sto-rox Jr. Sr. High School is part of Sto-Rox School District.
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