Every West Allegheny graduate receives a transcript—a record of courses completed, credits earned, and academic accomplishments. But a transcript alone cannot capture everything students need to thrive after graduation.  

That question is at the heart of West Allegheny School District’s Portrait of a Graduate: a shared vision of the life ready competencies every student will develop throughout their K–12 experience. The Portrait of a Graduate goes beyond what students know. It defines who they will become and what they should be prepared to do. Developed through collaboration across the district, the Portrait identifies seven life ready competencies designed to prepare a student not simply for graduation, but for their future career and life.

Although the Portrait has been developed through district-wide collaboration, the strongest vision is one shaped by the entire West Allegheny community. Before the Portrait is finalized, you are invited, as a member of the broader school community, to review it and share your thoughts. Your voice will help the district refine a shared vision for our students and ensure that, as one district and one community, we remain focused on creating limitless opportunities for every graduate.