Butler Area Ihs

551 Fairground Hill Road
Butler, PA 16001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,267 students in grades 6-8, Butler Area Ihs 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Butler Area Ihs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Butler Area Ihs's student population of 1,267 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Butler Area Ihs 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 Butler Area Ihs is 0.15, 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)
#1751 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Butler Area Ihs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Butler Area Ihs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Butler Area Ihs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
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Black
2%
14%
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White
92%
61%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Butler Area Ihs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butler Area Ihs's ranking?
Butler Area Ihs is ranked #1751 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Butler Area Ihs?
1,267 students attend Butler Area Ihs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Butler Area Ihs students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Area Ihs?
Butler Area Ihs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Area Ihs offer ?
Butler Area Ihs offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler Area Ihs part of?
Butler Area Ihs is part of Butler Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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