Top 10 Best Butler County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,481 students in Butler County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA are Mars Area Sr. High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School and Knoch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Butler County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mars Area Sr. High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #22.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Knoch High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #55.
Seneca Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Grades: 9-12
| 2,313 students
Rank: #66.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 10-12
| 1,481 students
Rank: #77.
Butler Area Ihs
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-9
| 1,520 students
Rank: #88.
Karns City High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Grades: 7-12
| 640 students
Rank: #99.
Butler County Avts
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1010.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1810 W Sunbury Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
Grades: 7-12
| 577 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Butler County, PA

Butler County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
139 School St
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Grades: 1-6
| 124 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-8
| 1,080 students
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
719 Clearfield Road
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 215 students
220 Prairie St
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
116 Browns Hill Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Grades: 4-5
| 149 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
126 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Grades: 9-10
| 1,197 students
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Grades: 11-12
| 1,091 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA include Mars Area Sr. High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School and Knoch High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County, PA?
10 public high schools are located in Butler County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County, PA?
Butler County, PA public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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