Beaver Area Senior High School

Gypsy Glen Rd
Beaver, PA 15009

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Rating

Top 20%

Beaver Area Senior High School serves 685 students in grades 9-12.

Beaver Area Senior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

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 (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 685 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beaver Area Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Beaver Area Senior High School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

685 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Beaver Area Senior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,797 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Beaver Area Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#334 out of 2797 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

45%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

92%

63%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.56

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

86%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Beaver Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaver Area Senior High School's ranking?

Beaver Area Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Beaver Area Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Beaver Area Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.

How many students attend Beaver Area Senior High School?

685 students attend Beaver Area Senior High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

92% of Beaver Area Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Area Senior High School?

Beaver Area Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Beaver Area Senior High School offer ?

Beaver Area Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 685 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education