| Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School | |
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| Aliquippa Quips athletic logo | |
| Address | |
| 100 Harding Ave. Aliquippa, PA, Beaver County, 15001 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Aliquippa School District |
| Superintendent | Mr. David Wataiz (Acting Sup.)[1] |
| Principal | Mrs. Sylvia Benson[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 465[3] |
| Color(s) | Red and Black |
| Athletics conference | WPIAL AA |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Feeder schools | Aliquippa Middle School |
| Information | 724-857-7515 |
| Website | Aliquippa High School |
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.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5]
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In 2009, Aliquippa High School is in Corrective Action II 2nd Year due to chronically low academic achievement of the students.[6]
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.[7]
Graduation Rate:
2009 – 83%[8]
2008 – 87%
2007 – 87%[9]
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%[10]
11th Grade Math:
2009 – 23% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 56% of 11th graders are on grade level.[11]
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%[12]
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.[13] 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.[14] 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.
The high school offers a Dual Enrollment 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.[15] Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.[16]
For the 2009–10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $5,414 for the program.
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.[17]
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.[18]