Steel Valley SHS vs West Mifflin Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steel Valley SHS
Munhall · Public high · Grades 9–12
415 students
West Mifflin Area HS
West Mifflin · Public high · Grades 9–12
964 students
| Measure | Steel Valley SHS Munhall, Pennsylvania | West Mifflin Area HS West Mifflin, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 618 | #464 of 618 |
| National rank | #9655 of 16,910 | #9595 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 415 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Munhall | West Mifflin |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.2 vs 45.4).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •West Mifflin Area HS does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •West Mifflin Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Steel Valley SHS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •West Mifflin Area HS is the larger school with 964 students compared with 415.
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 Steel Valley SHS better than West Mifflin Area HS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Steel Valley SHS and West Mifflin Area HS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Munhall and West Mifflin in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steel Valley SHS: 415. West Mifflin Area HS: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steel Valley SHS and West Mifflin Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Steel Valley SHS is 466th of 618 and West Mifflin Area HS is 464th of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).