Mt Lebanon Senior High School

This is a close knit walking community. There are seven elementary, two middle and one high schools. The elementary is k through fifth grade, the middle is sixth through 8th and the HS is 9 thru 12.. Music is entered at a young age and required for all students beginning at 3rd grade. Languages are begun in middle school although it is believed the program is being pushed back into the elementary schools within the next few years. The English programs are one national recognition and the math and sciences are year after year at the 96 and above proficient levels. The Arts programs are also nationally recognized. The school has a strong sports program which allows all levels of student participation. 99% of students continue on into some type of education after high school whether it is trade, community college, or university. 15% a annually are accepted into the top 20 schools in the country.

The children of wealthy parents are favored. This entire area is extremely snobby. Unless you have connections or wealth, run! Drugs and alcohol issues abound. Children who are struggling fall short. Glad we moved.

I am going into my junior year at the high school, and I love this school. The kids are nice, there are many clubs and activities (I personally partake in the superb theatre and choir programs). I have yet to meet a teacher that was mean to me. Since transferring to Mt. Lebanon, my grades and GPA have improved and I feel more and more prepared to take my SATS by day. Mt. Lebanon High School will help me get into the college of my choice, and I couldn't be more grateful.

I'm a parent who in the near future will have had 3 children graduate from the high school. The Mt. Lebanon SHS is a large facility with something for everyone, but consistent with its larger size it can be intimidating and create disaffection for teens who don't find their identity. Maybe that's just the nature of the teen years. As in any school, there is a range in the quality of teachers, from truly outstanding educators to sub-standard performers. I would say the quality overall trends to the good+ level. It can be a rigorous and competitive environment, which is primarily influenced by the expectations of parents, community, and students themselves. Virtually everyone will emerge prepared and competent academically, but that is because the student cohort is strong & competitive enough to raise the tide for everyone. Beyond academics, the school district has a strong commitment to music, performance arts and studio arts, so the artistically inclined can find an expressive outlet. Additionally, there are numerous athletic opportunities, including a wide range of intramural sports for students who may not have "made the team." Overall, it's a very good public high school.