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WAHS Students Recognized for AP & ECIHSA Achievement

West Allegheny was excited to recognize 226 students at its annual High School Awards Ceremony that recognizes student academic achievement. Students and their families were invited to the evening event that celebrated those who excelled at Advanced Placement and Early College in High School Academy courses during the 2023-2024 school year.

WAHS Earns 2024 AP School Honor Roll Distinction

West Allegheny High School has been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll as a Silver Member. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

Art Department Earns Outstanding Visual Arts Community Award

We are so incredibly proud of our very talented Art Department for being one of only four school districts in Pennsylvania to be honored with the award of Outstanding Visual Arts Community for the fifth consecutive year. District representatives Leah Shuck, Mike Short, Brittney Counihan, and Emma Popp traveled to the Pennsylvania Art Educators Association Conference in Hershey this past weekend to receive the award.

New Student Enrollment

Welcome to West Allegheny School District! If you are a new family to the District and would like to enroll your child(ren) in one of our five schools, please visit the New Student Enrollment page for helpful instructions and required forms.

By The Numbers

Premiere Early College In High School Academies Offering Over 807 College Eligible Credits

Advanced Placement Courses Offered – Featuring Distinguished Capstone Diploma Program

100%

of AP Exam Fees Underwritten by West Allegheny School District

Ranked in Top 17%

of Schools in the Nation to Earn U.S. News and World Report Best High School 2022

100%

Student Pass Rate on Career and Industry Certifications with 100 Students Enrolled in Career and Technical Education Programs in Grades 9-12

1 of Only 37

Middle Schools to Earn Don Eichhorn Schools to Watch Designation of 572 in Pennsylvania

100%

of Students K-12 have Access to Creativity, Innovation and Design Programming

1 of Only 623

Districts in the Nation to receive Best Communities for Music Education designation from NAMM

1 of Only 2

School Districts in Allegheny County to Earn PAEA's Outstanding Visual Arts Communities 2021-2022

Tax Increases for 14 Consecutive Years – 3rd Lowest Millage Rate in Allegheny County

14:1

Student to Teacher Ratio with an Average K-5 Class Size of 22

100

Points Earned (Perfect Score) on Marine JROTC Inspection

155 Varsity Section Titles

29 WPIAL Titles

3 State Titles

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