Serving 1,258 students in grades 9-12, Shaler Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaler Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaler Area High School's student population of 1,258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shaler Area High School 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 Shaler Area High School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1428 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
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 Shaler Area High School's ranking?
Shaler Area High School is ranked #1428 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shaler Area High School?
The graduation rate of Shaler Area High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shaler Area High School?
1,258 students attend Shaler Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shaler Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaler Area High School?
Shaler Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaler Area High School offer ?
Shaler Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaler Area High School part of?
Shaler Area High School is part of Shaler Area SD School District.
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