Fox Chapel Area School District
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This school district serves the following county or counties: Allegheny
District Profile
District Profile
Address
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2406
Phone 412-963-9600
Fax 412-967-0697
Municipalities in District
Includes the municipalities of Aspinwall Borough, Blawnox Borough, Fox Chapel Borough, Indiana Township, O'hara Township, Sharpsburg Borough.
Square Miles
34.28
Students Enrolled
4,160
Schools in District
Total Number of Schools:
6
- Dorseyville MS (6,7-8)
- Fairview El Sch (K-5)
- Fox Chapel Area HS (9-12)
- Hartwood El Sch (K-5)
- Kerr El Sch (K-5)
- OHara El Sch (K-5)
Online Learning
Career and Technology Center
Intermediate Unit
District Map
School district: light blue; Administrative office: medium blue circle; County(ies) served: green dashes.
District Demographics
Total Students
4,160
Ethnicity
- American Indian
- 0.10%
- Asian
- 7.31%
- Black
- 3.82%
- Latino
- 4.16%
- Pacific Islander
- 0.02%
- 2 or More Races
- 6.11%
- White
- 78.49%
Gender
- Male
- 53.63%
- Female
- 46.37%
Other Statistics
- Special Education
- 12.33%
- English Learner
- 1.37%
Financials
Median Household Income
$98,344.00
Revenue Sources
| Type of Revenue | Income | Percent of Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Local Revenues | $87,656,999.96 | 77.61% |
| State Revenues | $22,978,822.11 | 20.34% |
| Federal | $1,763,579.01 | 1.56% |
| Other | $532,749.44 | 0.47% |
Other Tax Stats
- Property Taxes Collected by District
- $70,917,621.43
- Property Values Within District
-
$353,200.00Median Home Value
Academic Outcomes
Graduation Rate
97.86%
Rigorous Courses
25
E.g. IB AP
Post-Secondary Plans
- 82.57%
- College/University
- 1.84%
- Other Specialized Learning
PSSA Stats
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | English Language Arts | Math | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 87.20% | 88.20% | N/A |
| Grade 4 | 90.10% | 89.50% | 96.20% |
| Grade 5 | 85.60% | 84.90% | N/A |
| Grade 6 | 88.00% | 76.40% | N/A |
| Grade 7 | 87.60% | 69.00% | N/A |
| Grade 8 | 88.10% | 63.60% | 89.50% |
Keystone Results
% of Advanced or Proficient
| Grade Level | Literature | Algebra I | Biology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 70.13% | 83.15% | 88.77% |
Staff
315
Teachers
16
Administrators
159
Support
Student /Teacher Ratio
13:1
School District Leadership
School District Leadership
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Mary Catherine Reljac
School Board Directors *
| Name | Total Years of Service | Current Term |
School Director Training Certificate
PSBA Provided
|
Certificate of Board Governance |
Continuing Education Badges Earned
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marybeth Dadd
Board President
|
5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV) 
|
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Ronald Frank
Board Vice President
|
5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| Amy Cooper | 5 | 2021-2025 | |||
| Katie Findley | 3 | 2023-2027 | |||
| Adam Goode | 5 | 2021-2025 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| Eric Hamilton | 5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| Dr. Jessica Haselkorn | 1 | 2024-2025 |
New School Director Training (RQD-NEW) 
|
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| Vanessa Lynch | 5 | 2023-2027 |
Advanced School Director Training (RQD-ADV)
|
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| Ariel Zych | 3 | 2021-2025 |
* School board directors in Pennsylvania are required to complete specific training requirements following their election under Act 55 of 2017 and Act 18 of 2019. Newly elected directors must complete five hours of training within the first year of their first term, while reelected directors must complete three hours of advanced training within the first year of their reelected term. School board director data will be updated as it is made available. Data updates occur regularly and are ongoing.
Success Stories
- Student wins Luminari Award
- Students honored as Carson Scholars
- Students named 2024-25 All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year
- Students qualify for national MathCON
- Students selected for PMEA District 1 Junior High Chorus
- Students participate in Freshman-Sophomore Speech and Debate Tournament
- High school student’s artwork selected for national virtual show
- Seniors named National Merit Finalists
- Students chosen for PMEA Region I Band
- Students qualify for National Catholic Forensic League Tournament
- District overseeing creation of Unified eSports League
- Students qualify for state speech and debate tournament
- Polar Plunge team raises over $44,000
- Elementary students participate in Sing Fest
- Students’ artwork selected for Youth Art Month virtual exhibit
- Students place at regional PJAS competition
- Students chosen for metals arts showcase
- High school students selected for PMEA District 1 Choir
- FCASD employee named Technology Administrator of the Year
- Student named a winner in national Congressional Essay Contest
- Students win awards in Model UN Conferences
- Senior named 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar
- Students win regional art and writing awards
- Students selected for PMEA District 1 Band East
- Students chosen for Allegheny Valley Honors bands
- Student publication wins national award
- High school library named best in state
- Middle school students place in math competitions
- Student wins award for play
- Telethon for Backpack for Hunger raises $90,228
- Students named regional winners in PennDOT plow contest
- Student awarded AP International Diploma
- Students chosen for PMEA Honors Jazz Ensemble
- Students selected for second annual Allegheny County Chorus Festival
- Students place at Hampton Speech and Debate Tournament
- Students chosen for District 1 Honors Band
- Students attend and place at Model UN Conference in Virginia
- FCEA fall drive benefits Blawnox Food Pantry
- High school club assists with trout restocking
- Senior wins International HOSA Award
- Students place in CalcuSolve competition
- Students chosen for PMEA District 1 Honors String Orchestra
- Students place at M&M Lake Erie Speech and Debate Tournament
- Students compete on ‘KD Quiz’
- Students place at Model UN Conference
- High school students paint plow for PennDOT
- Middle school named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
- Student named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators
- Students win 2024 Teen Media Award
- Middle school designated an Apple Distinguished School
- Student places in national FLBA competition
- Dorseyville Middle School named 2024 Schools of Distinction recipient
- Students named among U.S. finalists in Junk Kouture competition
- Team named state finalist in STEM competition
- District names one of the best communities for music education
- FCASD wins 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
- Teacher named Global Educator
- Graduate named national winner in America’s Field Trip Contest
- Student named Western Pennsylvania Positive Athlete
- Students place in CalcuSolve tournament
- Student wins congressional art competition
- Students win regional IAC awards
- Students place in science competition
- Middle school band performs at Festival of Music
- FCAHS team wins national robotics championship for second year
- Choirs perform at Festival of Music
- Student earns national award for community service impact
- Dorseyville Middle School orchestra earns highest rating
- Team named Grand Champions at state robotics competition
- Students chosen for All-State Ensembles
- PSAT/NMSQT high scorers
- Students place at Westminster Model UN conference
- Students place in state FBLA competition, qualify for nationals
- Polar Plunge team raises more than $46,000
- Students win awards at regional science and engineering fair
- Student place at regional PJAS competition
- High school receives Computer Science Female Diversity Award
- Students qualify for National and International History Bees
- Students honored as Carson Scholars
- Students selected for PMEA District 1 orchestra
- Students among the best at state speech and debate tournament
- Students win regional scholastic writing awards
- Students win awards in Black History Month contest
- High school students win regional 2024 Scholastic Art Awards
- Students to speak with Holocaust survivor via hologram
- Students selected for League of Innovative Students
- District wins eight awards in state communications contest
- Seniors named 2024 National Merit Finalists
- Middle school students win STEM competition
- Student publication wins first-place national award
- Students win speech and debate awards
- Drama students earn award nominations
- Telethon raises over $66,000 for Backpack for Hunger
- Dorseyville Middle School named among ‘Schools to Watch’
- Fox Chapel students chosen for PMEA District 1 Honors Band
- Fox Chapel Area High School club helps with trout restocking
- Fox Chapel students chosen for first-ever chorus festival
- Students help curate WWII exhibit
- Service clubs give back to the community
- Grant supports regional elementary STEM effort
- Fox Chapel named ‘Learning 2025 Demonstration System to Watch’
- Fox Chapel teacher’s fellowship benefits students
- Fox Chapel students place in national publications contest
- Fairview Elementary celebrates School Heritage Day
- Unified Robotics program may be the first in eastern U.S.
- Student-led telethon raises record amount for families in need
- Fox Chapel students win national medals in art and writing
- Fox Chapel Area ‘Stands Together’ for mental health
- Fox Chapel magazine, newspaper win national awards
- District telethon raises record-breaking amount for charities
- ‘Butterfly Project’ art to be unveiled
- Fox Chapel student selected for ‘Positive Athlete Award’
- High school given Strength of America Award
- Students win awards at international science and math competition
- Fox Chapel team named Grand Champs in statewide competition
- Health occupations students qualify for international competition
- Student passes national LEED Green Associate exam
- District honored for hosting blood drives
- Fox Chapel music program wins national designation
- Fox Chapel student wins in national art competition
- Student receives youth mental health leadership award
- District’s annual telethon benefits community charities
- Erasing hunger one backpack at a time
- Fox Chapel students produce documentary on Fred Rogers
- Fox Chapel hosts kindergarten story time