Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and 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: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School's student population of 357 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sharpsville 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sharpsville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, Sharon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
357 students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sharpsville Area Sr. High School part of?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is part of Sharpsville Area School District.
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