Freedom Area Senior High School

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Freedom Area Senior High School ranks 391 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Freedom, Pennsylvania, serving 402 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Beaver Area School District.

While Freedom Area Senior High School has seen some positive trends, such as a four-year graduation rate of 94.6% in 2022-2023 that exceeds the state average, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 2-star rating and a ranking of 391 out of 674 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than nearby high-performing schools like Quaker Valley High School (ranked 28th) and Beaver Area Senior High School (ranked 88th). Additionally, Freedom Area Senior High School's performance on the Keystone Exams is mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in Algebra I and Biology, but above the state average in Literature.

One notable difference is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.04%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. Additionally, Freedom Area Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.26%), which is significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools like Quaker Valley High School (18.24%) and Beaver Area Senior High School (25.78%). These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance compared to its neighbors.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1190 Bulldog Dr
Freedom, PA 15042-1958

(724) 775-7400

District: Freedom Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,081

Feeder schools for Freedom Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Freedom Area Elementary School
Middle:	Freedom Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Area Senior High School ranks worse than 58% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.65. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Freedom Area Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Area Senior High School is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Freedom Area Senior High School employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Area Senior High School is $14,081.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freedom Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Area Senior High School 391^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Freedom Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

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Rank History for Freedom Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Freedom Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.34	299^th	583	48.7%
2004	46.80	363^rd	590	38.5%
2005	30.89	481^st	593	18.9%
2006	71.80	156^th	604	74.2%
2007	84.45	48^th	615	92.2%
2008	71.42	160^th	621	74.2%
2009	76.14	124^th	632	80.4%
2010	53.19	363^rd	649	44.1%
2011	63.62	283^rd	660	57.1%
2012	79.40	90^th	664	86.4%
2013	60.92	246^th	591	58.4%
2014	68.47	174^th	580	70.0%
2015	73.07	192^nd	680	71.8%
2016	63.59	320^th	677	52.7%
2017	47.66	429^th	663	35.3%
2018	39.28	487^th	673	27.6%
2019	30.56	530^th	693	23.5%
2021	33.97	416^th	537	22.5%
2022	40.63	449^th	634	29.2%
2023	48.65	391^st	674	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freedom Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.94	466^th	652	28.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Freedom Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.74	371^st	502	26.1%

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Rank History for White students at Freedom Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.46	405^th	577	29.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Freedom Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	646	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1989	591	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
1990	568	23	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
1991	585	0	19	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	604
1992	617	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	631
1993	632	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1994	623	12	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	635
1995	628	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1996	628	11	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
1997	598	18	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1998	607	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	622
1999	600	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
2000	599	18	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	618
2001	565	14	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2002	559	13	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	576
2003	559	13	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	576
2004	578	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
2005	578	10	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2006	580	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2007	565	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2008	557	8	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
2009	543	10	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	557
2010	523	11	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2011	526	16	4	2	1	0	1	0	550
2012	484	15	4	0	1	0	1	0	505
2013	480	8	3	0	1	0	1	0	493
2014	458	6	0	0	1	0	2	0	467
2015	454	4	0	0	0	0	4	0	462
2016	429	4	1	3	0	0	4	0	441
2017	412	3	1	3	0	1	6	0	426
2018	402	3	3	7	1	1	11	0	428
2019	402	2	1	9	1	1	18	0	434
2020	395	3	0	6	1	1	20	0	426
2021	372	3	0	5	1	0	18	0	399
2022	376	2	0	4	0	0	19	0	401
2023	366	1	1	11	0	0	23	0	402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freedom Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	34.0	19.5	n/a
1989	610	35.0	17.4	n/a
1990	591	29.1	20.3	0
1991	604	29.8	20.2	n/a
1992	631	30.8	20.4	n/a
1993	646	31.0	20.8	n/a
1994	635	32.0	19.8	n/a
1995	641	34.5	18.6	n/a
1996	641	34.5	18.6	n/a
1997	617	33.5	18.4	n/a
1998	622	36.0	17.3	n/a
1999	615	35.5	17.3	n/a
2000	618	34.5	17.9	20.9
2001	581	34.5	16.8	22.4
2002	576	35.1	16.4	19.1
2003	576	35.1	16.4	19.1
2004	591	34.2	17.3	21.2
2005	589	36.7	16.0	18.7
2006	588	36.2	16.2	29.8
2007	572	35.5	16.1	27.6
2008	568	38.9	14.6	29.6
2009	557	38.3	14.5	29.5
2010	539	37.0	14.5	32.8
2011	550	37.0	14.8	32
2012	505	37.4	13.5	28.9
2013	493	35.4	13.9	30.2
2014	467	35.4	13.1	33.2
2015	462	35.0	13.2	37.4
2016	441	34.0	12.9	42.4
2017	426	32.3	13.1	37.3
2018	428	31.3	13.6	35.3
2019	434	32.3	13.4	30.9
2020	426	32.3	13.1	30.5
2021	399	31.8	12.5	35.6
2022	401	32.0	12.5	38.2
2023	402	31.8	12.6	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freedom Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	34.0	19.5	n/a
1989	610	35.0	17.4	n/a
1990	591	29.1	20.3	0
1991	604	29.8	20.2	n/a
1992	631	30.8	20.4	n/a
1993	646	31.0	20.8	n/a
1994	635	32.0	19.8	n/a
1995	641	34.5	18.6	n/a
1996	641	34.5	18.6	n/a
1997	617	33.5	18.4	n/a
1998	622	36.0	17.3	n/a
1999	615	35.5	17.3	n/a
2000	618	34.5	17.9	20.9
2001	581	34.5	16.8	22.4
2002	576	35.1	16.4	19.1
2003	576	35.1	16.4	19.1
2004	591	34.2	17.3	21.2
2005	589	36.7	16.0	18.7
2006	588	36.2	16.2	29.8
2007	572	35.5	16.1	27.6
2008	568	38.9	14.6	29.6
2009	557	38.3	14.5	29.5
2010	539	37.0	14.5	32.8
2011	550	37.0	14.8	32
2012	505	37.4	13.5	28.9
2013	493	35.4	13.9	30.2
2014	467	35.4	13.1	33.2
2015	462	35.0	13.2	37.4
2016	441	34.0	12.9	42.4
2017	426	32.3	13.1	37.3
2018	428	31.3	13.6	35.3
2019	434	32.3	13.4	30.9
2020	426	32.3	13.1	30.5
2021	399	31.8	12.5	35.6
2022	401	32.0	12.5	38.2
2023	402	31.8	12.6	48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Freedom Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$92 (0.6%)	$15,866 (99.4%)	$15,958
2020	$-53 (-0.5%)	$11,063 (100.5%)	$11,010
2021	$704 (4.2%)	$16,021 (95.8%)	$16,725
2022	$533 (3.8%)	$13,548 (96.2%)	$14,080

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 530^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 391^st of 674 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Freedom Area Senior High School)	50.6	26.9	23.7%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Freedom Area Senior High School)	43.5	41	2.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Freedom Area Senior High School)	55.9	67.6	11.7%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	434	402	7.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	11	22.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	402	366	9%
Two or More Races	18	23	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	48.3%	17.4%

Schools Near Freedom Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freedom Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1190 Bulldog Dr	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7400	402	32	12.6	48.3%	366 (91.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	48.7	391^st of 674 public high schools	42.0%		40.6	449^th of 634 public high schools	29.2%	58	26.9	41.0	67.6									$14,081	$533	$13,548
Rochester High School	Public	9-12	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-7500	225	17	13.0	83.1%	148 (65.8%)	53 (23.6%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.0%)	32.1	497^th of 674 public high schools	26.3%		9.3	570^th of 634 public high schools	10.1%	73	9.5	30.7	64.2									$25,727	$2,078	$23,649
Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	160 Baker Road Ext	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-4300	709	46	15.2	22.0%	616 (86.9%)	49 (6.9%)	16 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	89.8	40^th of 674 public high schools	94.1%		74.7	168^th of 634 public high schools	73.5%	128	62.1	70.0	85.6									$16,656	$780	$15,876
Beaver County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	145 Poplar Avenue	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Beaver County Career & Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 728-5800	9	22	.4		8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	644	40	16.0	25.8%	596 (92.5%)	13 (2.0%)	13 (2.0%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	83.7	88^th of 674 public high schools	86.9%		87.4	40^th of 634 public high schools	93.7%	48	54.3	64.7	80.3									$17,370	$347	$17,022
Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Harding Avenue	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	474	35	13.3	87.6%	61 (12.9%)	343 (72.4%)	29 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	4	654^th of 674 public high schools	3.0%		1.4	633^rd of 634 public high schools	0.2%	21	2.9	2.0	26.0	7.1	8.0	7.6	31.3	31.3	20.2	23.0	21.8	$24,491	$1,233	$23,257
New Brighton Area High School	Public	9-12	3202 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 846-1050	383	35	11.0	80.9%	292 (76.2%)	25 (6.5%)	17 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.3%)	58.7	307^th of 674 public high schools	54.5%		56.1	335^th of 634 public high schools	47.2%	28	48.7	44.6	60.8									$20,398	$1,254	$19,144
Ambridge Area High School	Public	9-12	909 Duss Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	733	38	19.3	92.2%	531 (72.4%)	131 (17.9%)	26 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.5%)	38.5	462^nd of 674 public high schools	31.5%		58.4	313^th of 634 public high schools	50.6%	149	21.7	31.8	64.9									$14,736	$1,935	$12,801
Hopewell Senior High School	Public	9-12	1215 Longvue Ave	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 378-8565	590	45	13.2	30.2%	532 (90.2%)	18 (3.1%)	13 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.7%)	74.6	154^th of 674 public high schools	77.2%		57.4	324^th of 634 public high schools	48.9%	170	52.5	61.7	69.3									$20,200	$428	$19,772
Beaver Falls Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	1701 8th Ave	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-7470	469	31	15.2	88.9%	236 (50.3%)	120 (25.6%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (20.3%)	24.8	536^th of 674 public high schools	20.5%		27.3	502^nd of 634 public high schools	20.8%	34	13.9	25.9	54.8									$24,368	$3,078	$21,290

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Area Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Area Senior High School?

Students at Freedom Area Senior High School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Freedom Area Senior High School?

Freedom Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Freedom Area Elementary School
Middle : Freedom Area Middle School

What district is Freedom Area Senior High School in?

Freedom Area School District

How many students attend Freedom Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Freedom Area Senior High School.

Is Freedom Area Senior High School a good school?

Freedom Area Senior High School ranks 391^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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