Deer Lakes HS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024 · Deer Lakes SD
#118 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania
#1534 of 16,910 nationally
About Deer Lakes HS
Deer Lakes HS is a public high located in Cheswick, in the Deer Lakes SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 581 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 118th of 618 ranked high schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 581.
There are 4 schools in Cheswick; Deer Lakes HS ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Deer Lakes HS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Deer Lakes HS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East Union Intrmd Sch
Cheswick · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
335 students · 596 m away
Deer Lakes MS
Cheswick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students · 741 m away
Curtisville Pri Ctr
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades K–2
390 students · 2.8 km away
Dorseyville MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
981 students · 5.6 km away
Hartwood El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 5.7 km away
Poff El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students · 7.6 km away
Highlands El Sch
Tarentum · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
559 students · 8.2 km away
Hance El Sch
Gibsonia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
406 students · 8.2 km away
Central El Sch
Allison Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 8.4 km away
Hampton HS
Allison Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
Avonworth HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
579 students
Bartram John - Main
Philadelphia · Public high · Grades 9–12
583 students
Hanover SHS
Hanover · Public high · Grades 8–12
578 students
Bermudian Springs HS
York Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
Wyalusing Valley JSHS
Wyalusing · Public high · Grades 7–12
586 students
Brookville JSHS
Brookville · Public high · Grades 7–12
574 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deer Lakes HS a good school?
Deer Lakes HS has a Success Index (US) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #118 of 618 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Deer Lakes HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Deer Lakes HS ranks #118 of 618 high schools in Pennsylvania and #1534 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deer Lakes HS?
Deer Lakes HS had 581 students in 2025.
Is Deer Lakes HS a elementary school or a high school?
Deer Lakes HS is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Deer Lakes HS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deer Lakes HS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.