pa-56-41-1482: Designation of school districts to receive Duquesne City School District's High School students

Summary

The Duquesne City School District (Duquesne) eliminated its high school program in 2007. Section 1607 of the Public School Code of 1949 (School Code) (24 P.S. § 16-1607) authorizes the Secretary of Education (Secretary) to designate two or more school districts to accept Duquesne's high school students. East Allegheny and West Mifflin have been designated to accept Duquesne's high school students. As required under section 1607 of the School Code, the Department of Education provides the following information regarding the assignment of Duquesne's 9 12 grade students to East Allegheny and West Mifflin. Assignment of Students • Students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 shall be assigned to the same district to which they were assigned during the previous school year, unless otherwise requested. • Students entering grade 9 will be assigned to the district they choose. • Private, religious or charter school students who are residents of Duquesne and who wish to enroll in Duquesne and attend East Allegheny or West Mifflin must register as Duquesne students at the Duquesne Education Center to be assigned to either East Allegheny or West Mifflin. • Students transferring into Duquesne will be given a choice between East Allegheny and West Mifflin and will be assigned to the district they choose. Per Pupil Tuition Rate The per pupil tuition rate that the designated districts shall receive for the 2026-2027 school year is $18,662.98. DR. CARRIE ROWE, Secretary

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