Deer Lakes HS

581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Deer Lakes High School, located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Deer Lakes School District in the northeastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the district, emphasizing a commitment to student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, technological integration, and a focus on essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, Deer Lakes High School offers a robust extracurricular program, including a variety of PIAA-sanctioned athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse student clubs. The school places significant value on school spirit and community involvement, often encouraging students to take leadership roles in local initiatives. By balancing academic expectations with an active social and extracurricular environment, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to engage productively in their post-secondary lives.

581

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Lakes HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
551 (94.8%)
Hispanic
15 (2.6%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
Black
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Deer Lakes SD
Phone:	(724)265-5320
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 152

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 130