For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,982 students in 16001, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 16001, PA are Butler Area Sr. High School and Butler County Area Vocational Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16001 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16001, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16001 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler Area Sr. High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 16001, PA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
16001, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 7-8 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 16001, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 16001, PA include Butler Area Sr. High School and Butler County Area Vocational Technical School.
How many public high schools are located in 16001?
2 public high schools are located in 16001.
What is the racial composition of students in 16001?
16001 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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