Top Rankings
Shaler Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,823 students in Shaler Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shaler Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,823 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
319 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Shaler Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#177 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
74 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
3,411 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
299
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
297
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
281
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
280
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
330
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
303
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
287
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
305
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,530 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,366
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,530
$23,073
Best Shaler Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marzolf Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Burchfield Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Shaler Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 Scott Ave
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Reserve Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Grades: K-3
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
Shaler Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Scott Avenue
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Grades: 4-6
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Shaler Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Grades: 7-8
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,823 students.
What is the rank of Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District is ranked #165 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaler Area School District?
89% of Shaler Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Shaler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,530 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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