Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Freedom Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Freedom Area Sr. High School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Area Sr. 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 Freedom Area Sr. High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1040 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Freedom Area Sr. High School is ranked #1040 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Freedom Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Freedom Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaver Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Freedom Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Freedom Area Sr. High School?
402 students attend Freedom Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Freedom Area Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Area Sr. High School?
Freedom Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freedom Area Sr. High School offer ?
Freedom Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Area Sr. High School part of?
Freedom Area Sr. High School is part of Freedom Area School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2010
I am a graduated from Freedom in 2008; I was 18th in the class. I had a decently good high school experience and therefore recommend this school district. Good points: small school, great student:teacher ratio, great caring and availability from teachers, big push towards technology (we recently received a big grant from the capital that funded the purchase of hundreds of laptops for students), very low drug and alcohol usage among students. Bad points: VERY few AP classes available, difficulty with student involvement in activities (homecoming dance canceled my senior year because not enough tickets were bought). Parent involvement is high in the school board and school activities. We have teams for most of the major high school sports (football, men's and women's basketball, softball, baseball, swimming, volleyball, track, etc) but few of the more obscure sports. Track and field have won district honors several years in a row, although the football team has been lacking. The band program has been extremely successful, participating in many competitions and doing rather well in most. Overall, definitely a good high school to send your children to.
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