School Overview
Peters Township High School, located in McMurray, Pennsylvania, is a prominent public secondary school serving the students of the Peters Township School District. The school is highly regarded for its academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong reputation for excellence in its extracurricular programs, fostering a competitive and supportive environment in athletics, the performing arts, and various student-led clubs and organizations.

The school is also known for its modern facilities and a commitment to integrating technology into the learning experience. Serving as a central pillar of the McMurray community, Peters Township High School emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances scholastic achievement with character development and community involvement. With its strong focus on student outcomes and a dedicated faculty, the institution remains one of the top-performing schools in the region, consistently earning recognition for its high standardized test scores and college matriculation rates.
1,267
Total Students
83.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peters Twp HS
Demographic Student Count
White1,152
Hispanic35
Black3
Asian49
Two or More26
American Indian2
  • White
    1,152 (90.9%)
  • Asian
    49 (3.9%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    26 (2.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Peters Township SD
Phone: (724)941-6250
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 83.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 324
Grade 10 310
Grade 11 305
Grade 12 328

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peters Twp HS
Grade Student Count
Grade 9324
Grade 10310
Grade 11305
Grade 12328
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peters Twp HS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62649.4%
Male64150.6%
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