Serving 1,291 students in grades 6-8, 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butler Area IHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Butler, PA, encompassing approximately 144.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles from the school to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 12.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Butler Area Ihs's student population of 1,291 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butler Area Ihs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1504 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Golden Tornado
Source: 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 #1504 out of 2,733 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 Butler County Area Vocational Technical School, Slippery Rock Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Butler Area Ihs?
1,291 students attend Butler Area Ihs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Butler Area Ihs students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler Area Ihs?
Butler Area Ihs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Area Ihs offer ?
Butler Area Ihs offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butler Area Ihs part of?
Butler Area Ihs is part of Butler Area School District.
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