Top Rankings
Shaler Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,883 students in Shaler Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shaler Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,883 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
316 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Shaler Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 677 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
65 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,511 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
293
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
277
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
294
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
298
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
296
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
275
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
284
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
305
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
294
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
327
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,166 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,005
$23,665
Spending / Student
$23,166
$23,089
Best Shaler Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burchfield Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Scott Ave
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Marzolf Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Reserve Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
Shaler Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 26% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 589 students
Rank: #66.
Shaler Area High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #77.
Shaler Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Scott Avenue
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 869 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaler Area SD School District?
Shaler Area SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,883 students.
What is the rank of Shaler Area SD School District?
Shaler Area SD School District is ranked #227 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaler Area SD School District?
90% of Shaler Area SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaler Area SD School District?
Shaler Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Shaler Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,166 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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