Aliquippa High School
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Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School is located in the city of Aliquippa
in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
. in 2007, The Jr./Sr. High supports grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 465 students. By 2010 the grade 9–12 enrollment declined to 329 pupils with further decline projected through 2019. Its a possibility the school will unfortunately close and students will be redistricted before 2019.
The Aliquippa School District
is undergoing major transformations in 2009. The Middle School building that currently houses grades 5–8 is being renovated to house grades 7–12. The Elementary School building that currently houses grade k-4 is being renovated to house grades k-6. The high school building, that was built in 1929, was demolished in 2009.
The high school's 11th grade ranked 109th out of 123 western Pennsylvania high schools based on three years of results in PSSAs on: reading, math writing and one year of science.
Graduation Rate:
2009 – 83%
2008 – 87%
2007 – 87%
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2009 – 29% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 65% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 – 44%, State – 65%
2007 – 65%, State – 65%
11th Grade Math:
2009 – 23% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.
2008 – 33%, State – 56%
2007 – 37%, State – 53%
11th Grade Science:
2009 – 10% on grade level. State: 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2008 – 26%
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 47% of Aliquippa School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.
For the 2009–10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $5,414 for the program.
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Aliquippa is a city in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The population was 9,438 at the 2010 census. Formerly a borough, it was formally named a city in 1987 by the Aliquippa Council.-History:...
in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
. in 2007, The Jr./Sr. High supports grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 465 students. By 2010 the grade 9–12 enrollment declined to 329 pupils with further decline projected through 2019. Its a possibility the school will unfortunately close and students will be redistricted before 2019.
The Aliquippa School District
Aliquippa School District
The Aliquippa School District covers the City of Aliquippa in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Aliquippa School District encompasses approximately 4 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 11,734...
is undergoing major transformations in 2009. The Middle School building that currently houses grades 5–8 is being renovated to house grades 7–12. The Elementary School building that currently houses grade k-4 is being renovated to house grades k-6. The high school building, that was built in 1929, was demolished in 2009.
Academic achievement
In 2009, Aliquippa High School is in Corrective Action II 2nd Year due to chronically low academic achievement of the students.The high school's 11th grade ranked 109th out of 123 western Pennsylvania high schools based on three years of results in PSSAs on: reading, math writing and one year of science.
Graduation Rate:
2009 – 83%
2008 – 87%
2007 – 87%
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2009 – 29% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 65% of 11th graders on grade level.
2008 – 44%, State – 65%
2007 – 65%, State – 65%
11th Grade Math:
2009 – 23% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.
2008 – 33%, State – 56%
2007 – 37%, State – 53%
11th Grade Science:
2009 – 10% on grade level. State: 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2008 – 26%
College remediation: According to a Pennsylvania Department of Education study released in January 2009, 47% of Aliquippa School District graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual enrollment
The high school offers a Dual EnrollmentDual enrollment
In education, dual enrollment involved students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. It may also refer to any individual who is participating in two related programs, but such a general form of usage is uncommon....
program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school, including the graduation ceremony. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offers a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books. Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.
For the 2009–10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $5,414 for the program.
Graduation project
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.Extracurriculars
The school offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
Notable alumni
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- Former National Football League defensive tackle. - Press MaravichPress MaravichPetar "Press" Maravich was an American college and professional basketball coach. He received the nickname "Press" for always having gossip-styled updates in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb. Maravich Sr...
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