Upper St. Clair School District

1775 Mclaughlin Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Upper St. Clair School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,003 students in Upper St. Clair School District.
Public Schools in Upper St. Clair School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
4,003 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Upper St. Clair School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#2 out of 685 school districts
(Top 1%)
78%
38%
89%
55%
91%
57%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
78%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,513 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$86 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,510
$23,724
Spending / Student
$21,513
$23,146

Best Upper St. Clair School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Streams Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1560 Ashlawn Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Morton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Boyce Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Boyce Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 5-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Warwick Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: K-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Fort Couch Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 7-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Upper Saint Clair High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1825 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 833-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper St. Clair School District?
Upper St. Clair School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,003 students.
What is the rank of Upper St. Clair School District?
Upper St. Clair School District is ranked #2 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper St. Clair School District?
78% of Upper St. Clair School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper St. Clair School District?
Upper St. Clair School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Upper St. Clair School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,513 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 4,003 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 78% (Top 1%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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