Shenango High School

2550 Ellwood Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 434 students in grades 7-12, Shenango 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Shenango High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Shenango 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 Shenango High School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1282 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
36%
65%
55%
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 Shenango High School's ranking?
Shenango High School is ranked #1282 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shenango High School often compared to?
Shenango High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School, Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shenango High School?
The graduation rate of Shenango High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Shenango High School?
434 students attend Shenango High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Shenango High School students are White, 4% 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 High School?
Shenango High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shenango High School offer ?
Shenango High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shenango High School part of?
Shenango High School is part of Shenango Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 434 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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