Shaler Area High School is a high school in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania. The school employed 124 teachers yielding a student teacher ratio of 1:14. The students' Race/Ethnicity breakdown was: 1,750 Caucasian, 6 Hispanic, 27 Black, 7 Asian Pacific Islander.
Serving 1,160 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Shaler Area High School encompasses the entire school district in Pittsburgh, PA, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Parents can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 2.4 miles and the furthest edge located 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaler Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Shaler Area High School's student population of 1,160 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Colors
Blue, White with Red
School Rankings
Shaler Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaler Area High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaler Area High School's ranking?
Shaler Area High School is ranked #987 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shaler Area High School often compared to?
Shaler Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Chapel Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shaler Area High School?
The graduation rate of Shaler Area High School is 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shaler Area High School?
1,160 students attend Shaler Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shaler Area High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaler Area High School?
Shaler Area High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaler Area High School offer ?
Shaler Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shaler Area High School part of?
Shaler Area High School is part of Shaler Area School District.
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