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Shaler Area High School vs. Fox Chapel Area High School

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School Overview

School
Shaler Area High School
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Fox Chapel Area High School
611 Field Club Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Shaler Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Fox Chapel Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,174 students in grades 9-12, Shaler Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,280 students in grades 9-12, Fox Chapel Area High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,174 students
1,280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shaler Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fox Chapel Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shaler Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
95 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shaler Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fox Chapel Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shaler Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#987 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shaler Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fox Chapel Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaler Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaler Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaler Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
97%
(Top 5% in PA)
98%
(Top 1% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Shaler Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fox Chapel Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shaler Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fox Chapel Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
287
327
Grade 10 Students
309
324
Grade 11 Students
293
334
Grade 12 Students
285
295

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shaler Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shaler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fox Chapel Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shaler Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shaler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fox Chapel Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shaler Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shaler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fox Chapel Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shaler Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shaler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fox Chapel Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shaler Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shaler Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fox Chapel Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fox Chapel Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shaler Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fox Chapel Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shaler Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fox Chapel Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shaler Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shaler Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fox Chapel Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fox Chapel Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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