D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Monessen SHS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1245 State Rd, Monessen, PA 15062
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 25% proficient · 16th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
179
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%16/100reading 14th percentile, math 17th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−28 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -23 pts, math -11 pts15th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -40 pts, math -24 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1245 State Rd
City Monessen
ZIP Code 15062
District 4215600
NCES School ID 421560006181
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15062

Understanding the community around Monessen SHS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,364
Per Capita Income $30,202
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%
High School or Higher 91.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $81,400
Median Rent $633
Owner-Occupied 76.8%
Renter-Occupied 23.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Monessen SHS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 40.8%
White 38.6%
Two or More Races 16.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 179
Teachers (FTE) 15.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Monessen SHS?
Monessen SHS has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Monessen SHS?
Monessen SHS has 179 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Monessen SHS serve?
Monessen SHS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Monessen SHS receive per student?
Monessen SHS receives $24,674 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Monessen SHS in 15062 ▼
Avg Home Value
$86,960
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
23.2%

Other Schools in 15062

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026