At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377.5
Steel Valley SHS: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Steel Valley SHS
Steel Valley SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Munhall. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Steel Valley SD. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.4%) and Black (37.1%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Steel Valley SHS
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.4%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black37.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Steel Valley SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Steel Valley MS
Middle · Grades 05–08
429 reported students
Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
340 reported students
Barrett El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–04
225 reported students
Public schools near Steel Valley SHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin Area HS High · West Mifflin Area SD | 09–12 | 964 | 1.4 mi |
| Pittsburgh Allderdice HS High · Pittsburgh SD | 09–12 | 1,386 | 3.1 mi |
| Woodland Hills HS High · Woodland Hills SD | 09–12 | 1,006 | 4 mi |
| Brentwood SHS High · Brentwood Borough SD | 09–12 | 331 | 4.1 mi |
| The New Academy CS High · Charter · The New Academy CS | 08–12 | 80 | 4.4 mi |
| McKeesport Area SHS High · McKeesport Area SD | 09–12 | 966 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Steel Valley SHS
What grades does Steel Valley SHS serve?
Steel Valley SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Steel Valley SD.
How many students attend Steel Valley SHS?
Steel Valley SHS reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 404 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Steel Valley SHS?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 415 students and 35.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Steel Valley SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Steel Valley SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Steel Valley SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Steel Valley SHS in?
Steel Valley SHS is part of Steel Valley SD, based in Munhall, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Steel Valley SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Mifflin Area HS (1.4 mi), Pittsburgh Allderdice HS (3.1 mi), Woodland Hills HS (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.