Hopewell Area School District

2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4501
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,007 students in Hopewell Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Hopewell Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,007 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hopewell Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#160 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
38%
65%
55%
60%
57%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,632 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,234 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,632
$23,724
Spending / Student
$21,234
$23,146

Best Hopewell Area School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-2956
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1215 Longvue Ave
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 378-8565
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 School Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-3201
Gr: K-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Kane Road
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-1111
Gr: K-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2354 Brodhead Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001
(724) 375-7765
Gr: 5-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,007 students.
What is the rank of Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District is ranked #159 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell Area School District?
87% of Hopewell Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hopewell Area School District?
Hopewell Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Hopewell Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,234 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,007 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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