Sheffield Area Middle/High School is a public middle and high school located in the middle of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. The Sheffield campus is located along US Route 6 between Clarendon and Sheffield in eastern Warren County and is located on a 43-acre site.
Serving 211 students in grades 6-12, Sheffield Area Middle School High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sheffield Area Middle School High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Campus Size
102,230 Sq. Ft. / 43 Acre Site
School Rankings
Sheffield Area Middle School High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheffield Area Middle School High School is 0.08, 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
#1965 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheffield Area Middle School High School's ranking?
Sheffield Area Middle School High School is ranked #1965 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sheffield Area Middle School High School often compared to?
Sheffield Area Middle School High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Area High School, Eisenhower Middle School High School, Youngsville Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheffield Area Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Sheffield Area Middle School High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sheffield Area Middle School High School?
211 students attend Sheffield Area Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sheffield Area Middle School High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sheffield Area Middle School High School?
Sheffield Area Middle School High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheffield Area Middle School High School offer ?
Sheffield Area Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheffield Area Middle School High School part of?
Sheffield Area Middle School High School is part of Warren County School District.
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