Derry Area High School is a public high school in Derry, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Derry Area School District.
Serving 598 students in grades 9-12, Derry Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Derry Area SHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district of Derry, PA, encompassing approximately 97.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Derry Area Sr. High School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop responsible citizens and life-long learners who are prepared to adapt and succeed in a global society.
School Rankings
Derry Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derry Area Sr. High School is 0.12, 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
#1055 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derry Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Derry Area Sr. High School is ranked #1055 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Derry Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Derry Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burrell High School, Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Greater Latrobe Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Derry Area Sr. High School?
598 students attend Derry Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Derry Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Derry Area Sr. High School part of?
Derry Area Sr. High School is part of Derry Area School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a graduate from this school and everything on the list above is excellent,I loved my stay for my last year
there.
1 10/10/2025
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.
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