Academics
BMHS, like the rest of the school district, is known primarily for the academic achievements of its 2 students in grades 9 through 12. In 2006, Blue Mountain students had an average SAT score of 1070; average 527 in the verbal section and 543 in the math. Blue Mountain Elementary,Middle and High School have been assigned a dress code this year. According to the Blue Mountain School District's webpage, bmsd.org, here are some of the dress code policies being enforced: pants must be a solid color of casual, dress, or corduroy style; pants must be fitted, but not too tight or too loose; capri pants are permitted; shorts and skorts are permitted, between April 15 and October 15, and must be worn within two inches of the knee; shirts must fit the students appropriately and be a solid color; shirts must have a collar; sweaters, turtle necks and crew neck sweatshirts are permitted, but must be worn with a dress policy appropriate shirt.
Graduation Rate
2010 – 95%
2009 – 93%
2008 – 95%
2007 – 95%
2006 – 93%
Blue Mountain School District was ranked 104th out of 498 Pennsylvania school districts in 2008 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The ranking was based on three years of student academic performance on the PSSA results on: reading, writing, math and one year of science. In 2007, the school district ranked 90th of 500 school districts in Pennsylvania.
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