Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Sharon High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharon High School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Sharon High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
22%
14%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon High School's ranking?
Sharon High School is ranked #509 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sharon High School often compared to?
Sharon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farrell Area High School/ums, Hickory High School, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharon High School?
The graduation rate of Sharon High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sharon High School?
539 students attend Sharon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sharon High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon High School?
Sharon High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharon High School offer ?
Sharon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon High School part of?
Sharon High School is part of Sharon City School District.
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