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Mt Lebanon SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
10
Schools
5,478
Students
$19,813
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
15.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mt Lebanon SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 5,478 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,813 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 61/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Foster El SchKG–05288
Hoover El SchKG–05281
Howe El SchKG–05369
Jefferson El SchKG–05314
Lincoln El SchKG–05438
Markham El SchKG–05300
Washington El SchKG–05391
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson MS06–08622
Mellon MS06–08635
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mt Lebanon SHS09–121,840
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,813+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
22%
72%
State
21.7%
Local (property tax)
72.2%
Federal
6.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,478
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score61/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,813 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mt Lebanon SD?
Mt Lebanon SD has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,478 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mt Lebanon SD?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mt Lebanon SD spend per student?
Mt Lebanon SD spends $19,813 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mt Lebanon SD?
15% of students in Mt Lebanon SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mt Lebanon SD?
No, Mt Lebanon SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mt Lebanon SD serve?
Mt Lebanon SD serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mt Lebanon SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mt Lebanon SD is 61/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.