Serving 594 students in grades 9-12, Derry Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Derry Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Derry Area Sr. High School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Derry Area Sr. High School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
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 schools are Derry Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Derry Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greater Latrobe Sr. High School, Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Burrell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Derry Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Derry Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Derry Area Sr. High School?
594 students attend Derry Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Derry Area Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derry Area Sr. High School?
Derry 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 Derry Area Sr. High School offer ?
Derry Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Derry Area Sr. High School part of?
Derry Area Sr. High School is part of Derry Area SD School District.
School Reviews
1 8/12/2018
Derry leaves a lot of be desired. They have a high percentage of special ed students, which is an attempt to raise test scores. They dislike students that come in working at an advanced level or have taken higher courses than the school norm. The materials are often blogger created print outs and the school relays too heavily on photo copies that are often illegible.
5 2/23/2011
I am a graduate from this school and everything on the list above is excellent,I loved my stay for my last year
there.
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