Pleasant Valley HS vs Upper Saint Clair HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 399 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley HS
Brodheadsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,276 students
Upper Saint Clair HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley HS Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania | Upper Saint Clair HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #231 of 618 | #9 of 618 |
| National rank | #3331 of 16,910 | #183 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,276 | 1,269 |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 1,269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 96% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 89% |
| city | Brodheadsville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Upper Saint Clair HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 69.9).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on math proficiency (89% vs 63%).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 78%).
- •Upper Saint Clair HS does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.8).
- •Pleasant Valley HS is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 1,269.
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 Pleasant Valley HS better than Upper Saint Clair HS?
On the Success Index (US), Upper Saint Clair HS ranks higher (91.2 vs 69.9 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 Pleasant Valley HS and Upper Saint Clair HS?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Brodheadsville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley HS: 1,276. Upper Saint Clair HS: 1,269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley HS and Upper Saint Clair HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Pleasant Valley HS is 231st of 618 and Upper Saint Clair HS is 9th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).