Serving 280 students in grades 7-12, Farrell Area High School/ums 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farrell Area High School/ums ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Farrell Area High School/ums's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farrell Area High School/ums ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrell Area High School/ums is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2180 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
75%
14%
White
17%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrell Area High School/ums's ranking?
Farrell Area High School/ums is ranked #2180 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Farrell Area High School/ums often compared to?
Farrell Area High School/umsis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon High School, Hickory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farrell Area High School/ums?
The graduation rate of Farrell Area High School/ums is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farrell Area High School/ums?
280 students attend Farrell Area High School/ums.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Farrell Area High School/ums students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrell Area High School/ums?
Farrell Area High School/ums has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farrell Area High School/ums offer ?
Farrell Area High School/ums offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Farrell Area High School/ums part of?
Farrell Area High School/ums is part of Farrell Area SD School District.
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