The West Allegheny School District is a midsized, suburban public school district which is located in the western corner of Allegheny County, approximately 16 miles (26 km) from downtown Pittsburgh. The district comprises Findlay, North Fayette townships, and Oakdale borough. Imperial is the census-designated place located within the district boundary. The district encompasses approximately 62 square miles (160 km2). According to the 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 18,950. The district residents' per capita income was $24,468, while the median family income was $57,886. According to West Allegheny School District officials, in school year 2007-08, the West Allegheny School District provided basic educational services to 3,273 pupils. It employed 245 teachers, 143 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 18 administrators. West Allegheny School District received more than $10.2 million in state funding in school year 2007-08. The West Allegheny School District is home of the Pittsburgh International Airport terminal.
The district administration offices are located at 600 Donaldson Road, Oakdale, Pa., 15071.
The West Allegheny School District has three elementary schools located in Findlay and North Fayette, Pennsylvania. The elementary schools are: Donaldson Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School and McKee Elementary School. West Allegheny Middle School and West Allegheny Senior High School are located both on the main campus in Imperial, North Fayette township. West Allegheny was formed in 1949 by Charles Fazekus.
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