Serving 469 students in grades 7-12, Sayre Area 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 26% (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 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sayre Area High School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sayre Area High School 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 Sayre Area High School is 0.12, 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
#1748 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayre Area High School's ranking?
Sayre Area High School is ranked #1748 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sayre Area High School often compared to?
Sayre Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% 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 Sayre Area High School?
The graduation rate of Sayre Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sayre Area High School?
469 students attend Sayre Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sayre Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre Area High School?
Sayre Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sayre Area High School offer ?
Sayre Area High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Sayre Area High School part of?
Sayre Area High School is part of Sayre Area SD School District.
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