Sharpsville Area Sr. High School

301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 393 students in grades 9-12, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Sharpsville Area Sr. High School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
393 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is 0.13, 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)
55-59%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
85-89%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sharpsville Area Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sharpsville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
393 students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sharpsville Area Sr. High School part of?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is part of Sharpsville Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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