FOX CHAPEL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-2018 FACTS & FIGURES ox Chapel Area FOX CHAPEL AREA SCHOOL NEWS
2017-2018 STUDENT ENROLLMENT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ( K-GRADE 5 ) Fairview Elementary School ........................ 358 Hartwood Elementary School ...................... 371 Kerr Elementary School ........................... 365 O ’ Hara Elementary School ......................... 673
Total Elementary Enrollment ..................... 1,767
SECONDARY SCHOOLS ( GRADES 6-12 ) Dorseyville Middle School ( 6-8 ). .................... 896 Fox Chapel Area High School ( 9-12 ) ............... 1,346
Total Secondary Enrollment ...................... 2,242 Total District Enrollment ........................ 4,009
CLASS OF 2017
The total number of graduates in the Fox Chapel Area High School Class of 2017 was 321 . The percentages of 2017 graduates entering some type of postsecondary education were as follows :
Four-Year Colleges ........................ 236 or 74 % Two-Year Colleges .......................... 51 or 16 %
Total Continuing Education ................. 287 or 90 %
AVERAGE SAT SCORES
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing Math
Class of 2017 .............. 611 ...... 606
Critical Reading Math Writing
Class of 2016 .............. 563 ...... 572 ...... 557 Class of 2015 .............. 562 ...... 574 ...... 561 Class or 2014 .............. 568 ...... 583 ...... 569 Class of 2013 .............. 567 ...... 578 ...... 561
A total of 240 members ( 72 percent ) of the Class of 2017 took the SAT during their junior or senior year . The national average scores for all 2017 graduates taking the test were 538 in evidence-based reading and writing and 533 in math .
PROFESSIONAL STAFF STATISTICS
NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF Elementary ...................................... 172 Secondary ...................................... 213
Total ........................................... 385
MASTER ’ S OR DOCTORATE DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT Elementary .................................... 75 % Secondary ..................................... 81 %
AVERAGE YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE Elementary ................................. 18 Years Secondary .................................. 18 Years
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THE COMMUNITY
The Fox Chapel Area School District is located in a dynamic suburban community about 11 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh . The district includes six municipalities ( the boroughs of Aspinwall , Blawnox , Fox Chapel , and Sharpsburg and the townships of Indiana and O ’ Hara ) representing a wide range of social , economic , cultural , and religious backgrounds . The schools provide a comprehensive array of educational opportunities to serve the needs of this diverse population and to meet the high expectations of its residents . The district encompasses an area of about 36 square miles with approximately 30,000 residents .
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Fox Chapel Area School District is a nationallyrecognized , award-winning school district that produces high achievement in students , with a motivated and professional faculty and an involved and caring administration . There are six schools in the district .
VISION
The Fox Chapel Area School District will be recognized as one of the top-performing public school districts in the nation . Toward that end we will :
• Challenge each student to reach his / her maximum potential level of achievement .
• Provide scholarly experiences that deepen understanding , creativity , critical thinking , problem solving , innovation , and collaboration .
• Provide an environment that promotes inclusiveness and embraces diversity .
• Foster a culture that encourages student involvement in the community and raises awareness of civic responsibilities .
• Build relationships with postsecondary institutions , businesses , and industry to create and sustain programs that prepare students to excel beyond high school .
MISSION STATEMENT
The Fox Chapel Area School District exists to maximize student learning , achievement , and development .
CORE VALUES Respect – Responsibility – Integrity