West Allegheny School District

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West Allegheny School District
District type Public
Location Findlay and North Fayette townships and Oakdale borough
Enrollment Approx. 3,180[1] students
Grades K-12
Location Suburban/Rural
Mascot Indian
School colors Scarlet and Grey


The West Allegheny School District is located in the western corner of Allegheny County, approximately 16 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The district is comprised of Findlay and North Fayette townships and Oakdale borough. Imperial is the census-designated place located within the district boundary.

The West Allegheny School District is home of the Pittsburgh International Airport terminal.

The district administration offices are located at 600 Donaldson Road, Oakdale, Pa., 15071.

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[edit] District Facilities

The West Allegheny School District is comprised of five schools:


[edit] History

The West Allegheny School District was formed in 1949 from the schools in Findlay and North Fayette townships and Oakdale Borough as a jointure. It was formalized in 1966.

At 58 square miles, West Allegheny is the largest, geographically, of the 42 school districts in Allegheny County. [2]

[edit] External Links

West Allegheny School District

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.paprofiles.org/profiles/GotoSchools.asp?DistNum=103029403&Mode=SearchMode Pa. Dept. of Education Web site
  2. ^ http://www.westallegheny.k12.pa.us/gen_info.htm West Allegheny School District: General Information