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| superintendent = Dr. Rick Walsh
| schools = Plum Senior High School, Plum Middle School, Holiday Park Intermediate School, O'Block Elementary School, and Pivik Elementary School
| asst_superintendents = Dr. Ashley Boyers & Ms. Denise Sedlack
| businessadmin = Mr. Ryan Manzer
| school_board = 9 Members
| chair_of_the_board = Angela Anderson
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The '''Plum Borough School District''' is a midsized, suburban public [[school district]] serving the [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] suburb of [[Plum, Pennsylvania|Plum]]. Plum Borough School District encompasses approximately {{convert|28|sqmi|km2}}. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 26,940. By 2010, the district's population rose to 27,131 people.<ref>US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011</ref> In 2009, the district residents' [[per capita income]] was $20,863, while the [[median family income]] was $52,807.<ref>US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009</ref> In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42000.html |author=US Census Bureau |title=American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts |year=2010 |access-date=2013-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065329/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42000.html |archive-date=2014-10-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p60-239.pdf |author=US Census Bureau |title=Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010 |date=September 2011}}</ref> By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/31/most-popular-six-figure-jobs/2749981/ |title=America's most popular six-figure jobs |author=Michael Sauter and Alexander E.M. Hess |website=USA Today |date=August 31, 2013}}</ref>
The '''Plum Borough School District''' is a midsized, suburban public [[school district]] serving the [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]] suburb of [[Plum, Pennsylvania|Plum]]. Plum Borough School District encompasses approximately {{convert|28|sqmi|km2}}. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 26,940. By 2010, the district's population rose to 27,131 people.<ref>US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011</ref> In 2009, the district residents' [[per capita income]] was $20,863, while the [[median family income]] was $52,807.<ref>US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009</ref> In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 <ref>{{cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42000.html |author=US Census Bureau |title=American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts |year=2010 |access-date=2013-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065329/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42000.html |archive-date=2014-10-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p60-239.pdf |author=US Census Bureau |title=Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010 |date=September 2011}}</ref> By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/31/most-popular-six-figure-jobs/2749981/ |title=America's most popular six-figure jobs |author=Michael Sauter and Alexander E.M. Hess |website=USA Today |date=August 31, 2013}}</ref>


Plum Borough School District operates five schools, including One High School, Plum Senior High School (9th–12th), One Middle School, Plum Middle School (7th–8th),
Plum Borough School District operates five schools, including, Plum Senior High School (9th–12th), Plum Middle School (7th–8th), Holiday Park Intermediate School (5th-6th), and two elementary schools serving grades (K-4th): O'Block Elementary School and George Pivik Elementary School.
One intermediate school serving grades (5–6th) Holiday Park Intermediate School and two elementary schools serving grades (K-4th): O'Block Elementary School and George Pivik Elementary School.


The Plum Borough School District is bordered by seven other school districts: [[Penn Hills School District]], [[Gateway School District]], [[Riverview School District (Pennsylvania)|Riverview School District]], and [[Allegheny Valley School District]] (across the Allegheny River). The district is also bordered by three school districts in neighboring Westmoreland County: [[Franklin Regional School District]], [[Burrell School District]] and [[New Kensington-Arnold School District]].
The Plum Borough School District is bordered by seven other school districts: [[Penn Hills School District]], [[Gateway School District]], [[Riverview School District (Pennsylvania)|Riverview School District]], and [[Allegheny Valley School District]] (across the Allegheny River). The district is also bordered by three school districts in neighboring Westmoreland County: [[Franklin Regional School District]], [[Burrell School District]] and [[New Kensington-Arnold School District]].
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*Football (7-12)
*Football (7-12)
*Soccer (Boys and Girls)
*Soccer (Boys and Girls)
*Tennis
*Tennis(Boys and girls)
*Volleyball
*Basketball Varsity (Boys and Girls) and 9th grade teams
*Basketball Varsity (Boys and Girls) and 9th grade teams
*Rifle (CoEd)
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*Baseball varsity and 9th grade teams
*Baseball varsity and 9th grade teams
*Softball
*Softball
*Tennis
*Track and Field (Boys and Girls)
*Track and Field (Boys and Girls)


Latest revision as of 14:24, 3 September 2024

Plum Borough School District
Address
900 Elicker Road
Plum
, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15239-1453
United States
Coordinates40°29′35″N 79°45′04″W / 40.49294°N 79.75120°W / 40.49294; -79.75120
District information
TypePublic
MottoExceptionally Prepared for Success
GradesK-12
Established1940
SuperintendentDr. Rick Walsh
Asst. superintendent(s)Dr. Ashley Boyers & Ms. Denise Sedlack
Business administratorMr. Ryan Manzer
School board9 Members
Chair of the boardAngela Anderson
Schools5
Students and staff
Enrollment3,579
Faculty511
Teachers232
Student–teacher ratio17:1
District mascotMustang
ColorsPurple and Gold
Other information
Websitewww.pbsd.net

The Plum Borough School District is a midsized, suburban public school district serving the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania suburb of Plum. Plum Borough School District encompasses approximately 28 square miles (73 km2). According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 26,940. By 2010, the district's population rose to 27,131 people.[1] In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $20,863, while the median family income was $52,807.[2] In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 [3] and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.[4] By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.[5]

Plum Borough School District operates five schools, including, Plum Senior High School (9th–12th), Plum Middle School (7th–8th), Holiday Park Intermediate School (5th-6th), and two elementary schools serving grades (K-4th): O'Block Elementary School and George Pivik Elementary School.

The Plum Borough School District is bordered by seven other school districts: Penn Hills School District, Gateway School District, Riverview School District, and Allegheny Valley School District (across the Allegheny River). The district is also bordered by three school districts in neighboring Westmoreland County: Franklin Regional School District, Burrell School District and New Kensington-Arnold School District.

Extracurriculars

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The students have access to a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Plum Borough School District's football classification is "AAAA" (Quad-A), which is the largest of the football classifications A, AA, AAA and AAAA. The district operates a chapter of the National Honor Society.

Athletics

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The district is part of the WPIAL sports organization.

  • Cheerleading
  • Cross Country (CoEd)
  • Football (7-12)
  • Soccer (Boys and Girls)
  • Tennis(Boys and girls)
  • Basketball Varsity (Boys and Girls) and 9th grade teams
  • Rifle (CoEd)
  • Swimming and Diving (Boys and Girls)
  • Wrestling
  • Volleyball varsity and 9th grade teams
  • Baseball varsity and 9th grade teams
  • Softball
  • Track and Field (Boys and Girls)

Club sports: Indoor track, Ice Hockey, Bowling and Crew

References

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  1. ^ US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011
  2. ^ US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009
  3. ^ US Census Bureau (2010). "American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
  4. ^ US Census Bureau (September 2011). "Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010" (PDF).
  5. ^ Michael Sauter and Alexander E.M. Hess (August 31, 2013). "America's most popular six-figure jobs". USA Today.
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