West Mifflin Area School District is a suburban, public school district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is located in the south hills of Allegheny County. It serves the boroughs of West Mifflin, and Whitaker. As of 2007, the district also serves some students from the neighboring City of Duquesne. West Mifflin Area School District encompasses approximately 15 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 22,802. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $18,240, while the median family income was $45,660. Per District officials, in school year 2005–06, the West Mifflin Area School District provided basic educational services to 3,273 pupils through the employment of 199 teachers, 111 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 18 administrators. In 2009, the school districts served 3,149 students.
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