Photo: Mvincec · Public domainAliquippa’s public schools score below 84% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 5% of Aliquippa’s students scored proficient, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Aliquippa, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Aliquippa’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 958 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Aliquippa’s, its schools beat 7%, lower than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 5% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Aliquippa’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,591 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Aliquippa JSHS. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Hope Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Aliquippa’s grade
C−: better than 16% of Pennsylvania school districts, #980 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Aliquippa, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa El Sch
Grades K–6 · 480 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Aliquippa
Aliquippa JSHS
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Aliquippa’s public schools are run by Aliquippa School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Aliquippa vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Aliquippa’s borders.
Every school in Aliquippa
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Aliquippa’s schools
Are Aliquippa’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Aliquippa children attend score below 84% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #980 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 7%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Aliquippa in?
Aliquippa School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 973 students in 2 schools (2024–25).
What is Aliquippa’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Aliquippa School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Aliquippa spend per student?
$23,591 in Aliquippa School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Aliquippa?
Yes: The Hope Christian Academy (religious, grades K, 7 students).
Parents talk
What Aliquippa families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Aliquippa → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.