Top Rankings
Shenango Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 934 students in Shenango Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shenango Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
934 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shenango Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
92%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,192 is higher than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,510
$23,742
Spending / Student
$24,192
$23,164
Best Shenango Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenango Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5566
Gr: K-6 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Shenango High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 658-5537
Gr: 7-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shenango Area School District?
Shenango Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 934 students.
What is the rank of Shenango Area School District?
Shenango Area School District is ranked #161 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shenango Area School District?
92% of Shenango Area School District students are White, 5% 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 Shenango Area School District?
Shenango Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Shenango Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,192 is higher than the state median of $23,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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