Butler Area Ihs

551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,520 students in grades 7-9, Butler Area Ihs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Butler Area Ihs's student population of 1,520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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School Rankings

Butler Area Ihs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Area Ihs is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1552 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
38%
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55%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
92%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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(11-12)
<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler Area Ihs's ranking?
Butler Area Ihs is ranked #1552 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Butler Area Ihs often compared to?
Butler Area Ihsis often viewed alongside schools like Slippery Rock Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler Area Ihs?
The graduation rate of Butler Area Ihs is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Butler Area Ihs?
1,520 students attend Butler Area Ihs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Butler Area Ihs students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Area Ihs?
Butler Area Ihs has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Area Ihs offer ?
Butler Area Ihs offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler Area Ihs part of?
Butler Area Ihs is part of Butler Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 1,520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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