Shaler Area High School

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Shaler Area High School ranks 152 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shaler Area High School is a public high school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 1,225 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates, making it a model of excellence in the region.

Shaler Area High School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy. The school consistently outperforms state averages on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of 37.2% in Algebra I, 63.8% in Biology, and 77.3% in Literature, all exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.8% to 96.5% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. Shaler Area High School's dropout rates have also been consistently low, ranging from 0.3% to 1.0% over the past five years, indicating a strong focus on student retention and success.

When compared to nearby schools, Shaler Area High School stands out. For example, Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12, a nearby school, had significantly lower proficiency rates in Keystone Exams and a lower four-year graduation rate of 87.8% in 2022-2023. Shaler Area High School's performance is particularly strong for its multi-racial and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 34th and 89th, respectively, out of Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023, suggesting the school is effectively supporting the academic achievement of these student populations.

Detail:

Public 9-12

381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1133

(412) 492-1200

District: Shaler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
152^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,385

Feeder schools for Shaler Area High School:

Elementary:	Burchfield Primary School
	Marzolf Primary School
	Reserve Primary School
	Scott Primary School
Middle:	Shaler Area Elementary School
	Shaler Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 1,225

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shaler Area High School ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.89. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shaler Area 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 (89.7%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shaler Area High School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Shaler Area High School employs 103.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shaler Area High School is $20,385.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shaler Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaler Area High School 152^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shaler Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

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Rank History for Shaler Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Shaler Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	59.56	258^th	583	55.7%
2004	65.98	222^nd	590	62.4%
2005	58.06	288^th	593	51.4%
2006	63.27	252^nd	604	58.3%
2007	67.50	212^th	615	65.5%
2008	72.91	144^th	621	76.8%
2009	58.72	287^th	632	54.6%
2010	67.26	218^th	649	66.4%
2011	60.98	316^th	660	52.1%
2012	60.06	321^st	664	51.7%
2013	62.52	233^rd	591	60.6%
2014	67.39	189^th	580	67.4%
2015	65.85	274^th	680	59.7%
2016	66.18	288^th	677	57.5%
2017	62.36	317^th	663	52.2%
2018	69.95	250^th	673	62.9%
2019	66.79	286^th	693	58.7%
2021	64.02	252^nd	537	53.1%
2022	67.58	222^nd	634	65.0%
2023	74.89	152^nd	674	77.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shaler Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.04	34^th	129	73.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.54	89^th	652	86.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Shaler Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.42	290^th	502	42.2%

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Rank History for White students at Shaler Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.40	188^th	577	67.4%

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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 Shaler Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1421	5	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1437
1989	1313	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1320
1990	1175	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1184
1991	1133	7	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1992	1521	12	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1539
1993	1554	12	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1573
1994	1531	17	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1559
1995	1681	5	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1695
1996	1681	5	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1695
1997	1817	10	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1835
1998	1879	16	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	1902
1999	1417	15	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1438
2000	1410	14	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	1430
2001	1386	9	8	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	1409
2002	1487	12	15	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2003	1487	12	15	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	1521
2004	1513	16	11	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2005	1544	14	15	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2006	1495	15	9	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	1526
2007	1460	18	12	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1499
2008	1362	19	9	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1400
2009	1861	24	14	7	5	n/a	n/a	1	1912
2010	1750	27	17	6	7	n/a	n/a	3	1810
2011	1674	22	13	4	7	0	6	0	1726
2012	1588	21	12	4	8	0	5	0	1638
2013	1498	21	19	3	5	0	11	0	1557
2014	1480	22	16	4	2	0	19	0	1543
2015	1458	28	23	5	1	1	29	0	1545
2016	1402	30	20	7	0	0	28	0	1487
2017	1339	35	18	5	1	0	31	0	1429
2018	1263	34	24	8	1	0	27	0	1357
2019	1222	38	23	10	1	0	28	0	1322
2020	1187	31	23	17	1	0	37	0	1296
2021	1138	19	20	22	0	0	47	0	1246
2022	1142	20	20	27	1	0	48	0	1258
2023	1099	19	17	36	1	0	53	0	1225

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 Shaler Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1437	102.4	14.0	n/a
1989	1320	102.3	12.9	n/a
1990	1184	98.7	11.9	0
1991	1143	99.5	11.4	n/a
1992	1539	121.5	12.6	n/a
1993	1573	95.0	16.6	n/a
1994	1559	91.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1695	117.5	14.4	n/a
1996	1695	117.5	14.4	n/a
1997	1835	118.5	15.5	n/a
1998	1902	131.0	14.5	n/a
1999	1438	105.5	13.6	n/a
2000	1430	97.0	14.7	10.8
2001	1409	93.0	15.2	9.8
2002	1521	94.6	16.1	9.1
2003	1521	94.6	16.1	9.1
2004	1547	95.7	16.2	8.3
2005	1581	95.4	16.6	8.7
2006	1526	94.6	16.1	14.3
2007	1499	97.4	15.4	13.5
2008	1400	92.9	15.1	15.7
2009	1912	115.5	16.5	17.2
2010	1810	124.4	14.5	19.9
2011	1726	130.2	13.2	18.7
2012	1638	122.3	13.3	21
2013	1557	120.2	12.9	28.1
2014	1543	120.0	12.8	31.4
2015	1545	122.0	12.6	33
2016	1487	115.0	12.9	33.1
2017	1429	108.5	13.1	29.1
2018	1357	107.0	12.6	27.4
2019	1322	106.1	12.4	22.2
2020	1296	104.6	12.3	28
2021	1246	103.8	11.9	28.3
2022	1258	103.1	12.2	25.9
2023	1225	103.1	11.8	35.5

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 Shaler Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1437	102.4	14.0	n/a
1989	1320	102.3	12.9	n/a
1990	1184	98.7	11.9	0
1991	1143	99.5	11.4	n/a
1992	1539	121.5	12.6	n/a
1993	1573	95.0	16.6	n/a
1994	1559	91.0	17.1	n/a
1995	1695	117.5	14.4	n/a
1996	1695	117.5	14.4	n/a
1997	1835	118.5	15.5	n/a
1998	1902	131.0	14.5	n/a
1999	1438	105.5	13.6	n/a
2000	1430	97.0	14.7	10.8
2001	1409	93.0	15.2	9.8
2002	1521	94.6	16.1	9.1
2003	1521	94.6	16.1	9.1
2004	1547	95.7	16.2	8.3
2005	1581	95.4	16.6	8.7
2006	1526	94.6	16.1	14.3
2007	1499	97.4	15.4	13.5
2008	1400	92.9	15.1	15.7
2009	1912	115.5	16.5	17.2
2010	1810	124.4	14.5	19.9
2011	1726	130.2	13.2	18.7
2012	1638	122.3	13.3	21
2013	1557	120.2	12.9	28.1
2014	1543	120.0	12.8	31.4
2015	1545	122.0	12.6	33
2016	1487	115.0	12.9	33.1
2017	1429	108.5	13.1	29.1
2018	1357	107.0	12.6	27.4
2019	1322	106.1	12.4	22.2
2020	1296	104.6	12.3	28
2021	1246	103.8	11.9	28.3
2022	1258	103.1	12.2	25.9
2023	1225	103.1	11.8	35.5

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 Shaler Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$14 (100.0%)	$14
2020	$248 (1.4%)	$17,977 (98.6%)	$18,226
2021	$332 (1.7%)	$19,466 (98.3%)	$19,798
2022	$683 (3.4%)	$19,702 (96.6%)	$20,385

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shaler Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 286^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 152^nd of 674 High schools	18.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Shaler Area High School)	67.5	37.2	30.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Shaler Area High School)	68.1	63.8	4.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shaler Area High School)	78.6	77.3	1.3%
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	1322	1225	7.3%
African American	38	19	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	23	17	26.1%
Hispanic	10	36	260%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1222	1099	10.1%
Two or More Races	28	53	89.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	35.5%	13.3%

Schools Near Shaler Area 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 6th 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 6th Grade	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
Shaler Area High School	Public	9-12	381 Wible Run Rd	Pittsburgh	15209	Allegheny County	Shaler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-1200	1,225	103	11.8	35.5%	1,099 (89.7%)	19 (1.6%)	36 (2.9%)	17 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.3%)	74.9	152^nd of 674 public high schools	77.4%		67.6	222^nd of 634 public high schools	65.0%	70	37.2	63.8	77.3											$20,385	$683	$19,702
North Hills High School	Public	9-12	53 Rochester Rd	Pittsburgh	15229	Allegheny County	North Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 318-1402	1,383	102	13.5	24.0%	1,157 (83.7%)	66 (4.8%)	43 (3.1%)	38 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (5.7%)	68	226^th of 674 public high schools	66.5%		79	118^th of 634 public high schools	81.4%	108	39.0	49.3	79.7											$17,855	$254	$17,602
Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3875 Perrysville Ave	Pittsburgh	15214	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-3400	353	36	9.7	99.7%	36 (10.2%)	281 (79.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.8%)	7.7	616^th of 674 public high schools	8.6%		4.6	601^st of 634 public high schools	5.2%	15	12.3	8.8	21.1											$23,554	$3,030	$20,524
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12	Public, Magnet	6-12	515 N. Highland Avenue	Pittsburgh	15206	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(412) 529-5980	750	60	12.5	100.0%	130 (17.3%)	538 (71.7%)	20 (2.7%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.1%)	43.4	433^rd of 674 public high schools	35.8%		57.2	325^th of 634 public high schools	48.7%	108	32.2	30.8	64.9	7.7	13.5	13.1	11.4	37.7	37.7	31.5	23.6	38.4	31.4	$25,964	$3,340	$22,624
Northgate Middle/High School	Public	7-12	589 Union Ave	Pittsburgh	15202	Allegheny County	Northgate School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 732-3300	456	36	12.7	84.9%	296 (64.9%)	91 (20.0%)	21 (4.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.8%)	27.7	516^th of 674 public high schools	23.4%		75.9	157^th of 634 public high schools	75.2%	359	7.9	39.3	50.9		30.1	14.3	21.8	55.2	55.2		55.3	50.0	52.6	$22,942	$444	$22,497
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	Public	6-12	3117 Centre Ave	Pittsburgh	15219	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-5900	286	36	8.0	99.3%	16 (5.6%)	254 (88.8%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	5.5	635^th of 674 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)	4.2	6.1	29.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	13.6	13.6	37.5	6.3	9.1	16.7	$25,233	$3,246	$21,987
A W Beattie Career Center	Public	9-12	9600 Babcock Boulevard	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	A W Beattie Career Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 847-1900	6	33	.1		5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)
Hampton High School	Public	9-12	2929 McCully Rd	Allison Park	15101	Allegheny County	Hampton Township School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 492-6376	900	61	14.6	12.9%	819 (91.0%)	8 (0.9%)	14 (1.6%)	27 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.3%)	89.3	43^rd of 674 public high schools	93.6%		83.5	78^th of 634 public high schools	87.7%	35	40.7	79.4	89.0											$22	$00	$22
Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	Public	6-12	111 9th St	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-6100	845	49	17.1	99.9%	504 (59.6%)	230 (27.2%)	21 (2.5%)	14 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.5%)	77.9	128^th of 674 public high schools	81.0%		89.7	26^th of 634 public high schools	95.9%	102	53.8	52.6	82.3	55.2	51.2	47.6	51.6	80.6	80.6	86.4	80.7	84.3	84.1	$26,123	$3,361	$22,762
Passport Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	933 Penn Avenue	Pittsburgh	15222	Allegheny County	Passport Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 376-3724	134	6	24.3		6 (4.5%)	125 (93.3%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.3	674^th of 674 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)		0.0	18.2											$27,854	$3,519	$24,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaler Area High School

What district is Shaler Area High School in?

Shaler Area School District

Is Shaler Area High School a good school?

Shaler Area High School ranks 152^nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Shaler Area High School?

Shaler Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Burchfield Primary School
Elementary : Marzolf Primary School
Elementary : Reserve Primary School
Elementary : Scott Primary School
Middle : Shaler Area Elementary School
Middle : Shaler Area Middle School

How many students attend Shaler Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,225 students attended Shaler Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shaler Area High School?

Students at Shaler Area High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

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