Moon Area SHS vs West Allegheny SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moon Area SHS
Moon Township · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,211 students
West Allegheny SHS
Imperial · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,031 students
| Measure | Moon Area SHS Moon Township, Pennsylvania | West Allegheny SHS Imperial, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 618 | #135 of 618 |
| National rank | #728 of 16,910 | #1729 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 1,031 |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,031 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| city | Moon Township | Imperial |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moon Area SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 77.1).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 31.6%).
- •Moon Area SHS does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
- •Moon Area SHS is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 1,031.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Moon Area SHS better than West Allegheny SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Moon Area SHS ranks higher (84.2 vs 77.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Moon Area SHS and West Allegheny SHS?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Moon Township and Imperial in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moon Area SHS: 1,211. West Allegheny SHS: 1,031. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moon Area SHS and West Allegheny SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Moon Area SHS is 64th of 618 and West Allegheny SHS is 135th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).