Sharon High School

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Sharon High School ranks 272 nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sharon High School is a public high school located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, serving 523 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sharon City School District, which is ranked 433 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sharon High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 272nd out of 686 schools in 2023-2024 to 465th out of 693 schools in 2018-2019. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is mixed, with 46.8% proficiency in Algebra I, 48.5% in Biology, and 69.4% in Literature for the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to the state and district averages, Sharon High School performs better in Literature but lags behind in Algebra I and Biology. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from 87.0% in 2021-2022 to 94.0% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has varied from 1.2% in 2021-2022 to 4.0% in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, male students at Sharon High School outperform female students, ranking 108th out of 662 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024 compared to 438th for female students. African American and White students have also seen fluctuations in their rankings, with African American students ranking 143rd out of 284 schools in 2023-2024 and White students ranking 181st out of 595 schools in the same year. Students with disabilities at Sharon High School perform relatively well, ranking 80th out of 513 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024. Nearby schools like Neshannock Junior/Senior High School and Hickory High School consistently outperform Sharon High School, while Farrell Area High School/Ums struggles significantly.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146

(724) 983-4030

District: Sharon City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
272^nd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,510

Feeder schools for Sharon High School:

Elementary:	Case Avenue Elementary School
	Musser Elementary School
	West Hill Elementary School
Middle:	Sharon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 539

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

African American:

21.5%

Two or more races:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharon High School ranks better than 60.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sharon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sharon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.9%), African American (21.5%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharon High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Sharon High School employs 49.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharon High School is $17,510.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sharon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon High School 272^nd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Sharon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Sharon City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon City School District 433^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sharon High School

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Rank History for all students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	25.70	554^th	660	16.1%
2012	45.34	445^th	664	33.0%
2013	26.18	497^th	591	15.9%
2014	35.01	440^th	580	24.1%
2015	34.59	514^th	680	24.4%
2016	32.33	517^th	677	23.6%
2017	27.52	519^th	663	21.7%
2018	40.09	485^th	673	27.9%
2019	44.71	465^th	693	32.9%
2021	52.18	329^th	537	38.7%
2022	64.06	256^th	634	59.6%
2023	46.49	409^th	674	39.3%
2024	61.78	272^nd	686	60.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.62	99^th	150	34.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.54	386^th	652	40.8%
2024	65.69	205^th	664	69.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.48	438^th	665	34.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.09	265^th	502	47.2%
2024	76.75	80^th	513	84.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.55	108^th	662	83.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.18	128^th	260	50.8%
2024	46.22	143^rd	284	49.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sharon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.16	362^nd	577	37.3%
2024	67.27	181^st	595	69.6%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, September 26, 2011

Non stop bullying happens here. If you go to the teachers/principles to tell by the next day, if that, the student is accosted by the bully telling them he knows they told. My son and a witness went to the principle to tell him a student threatened them with a knife and nothing was done with the student that threatened them because he has a right to education also. In classes my son was called a fag in front of the teacher and nothing was done. The faculty seems afraid to do anything to the students that cause trouble. I am seriously considering cyber school at this juncture. It is a shame, when I went to school there was no "NO Bullying " policy but trouble makers where first suspended and then expelled. First time with threatening someone with a knife would have been expulsion. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sharon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	451	197	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	6	663
2011	420	168	6	4	0	0	19	0	617
2012	394	152	6	5	0	0	36	0	593
2013	388	137	5	5	0	1	34	0	570
2014	360	117	1	2	0	0	38	0	518
2015	356	121	3	2	0	0	47	0	529
2016	363	134	3	1	2	0	43	0	546
2017	363	117	5	3	2	0	45	0	535
2018	350	121	3	6	0	0	55	0	535
2019	358	108	3	8	0	0	59	0	536
2020	346	108	3	5	0	0	57	0	519
2021	353	113	4	7	0	0	59	0	536
2022	348	115	2	12	0	0	58	0	535
2023	327	122	1	12	0	0	61	0	523
2024	339	116	1	13	0	0	70	0	539

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 Sharon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	663	38.8	17.0	62.6
2011	617	34.7	17.7	61.4
2012	593	34.3	17.2	65.4
2013	570	32.8	17.3	65.1
2014	518	29.8	17.3	65.3
2015	529	29.0	18.2	67.5
2016	546	30.0	18.2	63.6
2017	535	30.7	17.3	63.9
2018	535	34.5	15.4	65.8
2019	536	35.0	15.2	65.9
2020	519	36.2	14.3	63
2021	536	32.1	16.6	60.3
2022	535	43.7	12.2	66.2
2023	523	46.2	11.3	94.8
2024	539	49.7	10.8	100

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 Sharon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	663	38.8	17.0	62.6
2011	617	34.7	17.7	61.4
2012	593	34.3	17.2	65.4
2013	570	32.8	17.3	65.1
2014	518	29.8	17.3	65.3
2015	529	29.0	18.2	67.5
2016	546	30.0	18.2	63.6
2017	535	30.7	17.3	63.9
2018	535	34.5	15.4	65.8
2019	536	35.0	15.2	65.9
2020	519	36.2	14.3	63
2021	536	32.1	16.6	60.3
2022	535	43.7	12.2	66.2
2023	523	46.2	11.3	94.8
2024	539	49.7	10.8	100

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 Sharon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$298 (1.8%)	$16,595 (98.2%)	$16,893
2020	$236 (1.4%)	$16,816 (98.6%)	$17,052
2021	$685 (4.6%)	$14,220 (95.4%)	$14,905
2022	$2,101 (12.0%)	$15,409 (88.0%)	$17,510

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharon High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 465^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 409^th of 674 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Sharon High School)	53.7	32.6	21.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Sharon High School)	61.5	38.5	23%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Sharon High School)	60.9	62.5	1.6%
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	536	523	2.4%
African American	108	122	13%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	8	12	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	358	327	8.7%
Two or More Races	59	61	3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.9%	94.8%	29%

Schools Near Sharon High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Sharon High School	Public	9-12	1129 E State St	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 983-4030	539	50	10.8	100.0%	339 (62.9%)	116 (21.5%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (13.0%)	61.8	272^nd of 686 public high schools	60.3%		46.5	409^th of 674 public high schools	39.3%	137	46.8	48.5	69.4									$17,510	$2,101	$15,409
Farrell Area High School/Ums	Public	7-12	1700 Roemer Blvd	Farrell	16121	Mercer County	Farrell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 346-6585	275	23	12.0	98.5%	36 (13.1%)	204 (74.2%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.7%)	4.2	647^th of 686 public high schools	5.7%		11.7	591^st of 674 public high schools	12.3%	56	3.1	15.2	18.8	2.4	2.5	2.5	24.4	24.4	20.9	23.3	22.1	$42,062	$248	$41,814
Sharpsville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	301 Blue Devil Way	Sharpsville	16150	Mercer County	Sharpsville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 962-7861	345	40	8.6	45.5%	309 (89.6%)	11 (3.2%)	10 (2.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	56.6	327^th of 686 public high schools	52.3%		73.8	167^th of 674 public high schools	75.2%	160	22.3	56.2	71.9									$15,660	$1,098	$14,562
Hickory High School	Public	8-12	640 N. Hermitage Road	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 981-8750	789	63	12.4	44.1%	660 (83.7%)	59 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	49 (6.2%)	84.9	80^th of 686 public high schools	88.3%		78.7	121^st of 674 public high schools	82.0%	41	54.7	75.1	81.6		37.3	37.3	64.7	64.7		61.3	61.3	$15,586	$310	$15,276
West Middlesex Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 634-3030	353	31	11.3	50.7%	327 (92.6%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.7%)	54.7	345^th of 686 public high schools	49.7%		37.3	469^th of 674 public high schools	30.4%	124	40.9	64.6	51.0	29.8	14.6	22.9	79.2	79.2	64.9	70.8	67.6	$14,937	$163	$14,774
Reynolds Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	531 Reynolds Rd	Greenville	16125	Mercer County	Reynolds School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 646-5701	404	37	10.9	100.0%	372 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	37.3	475^th of 686 public high schools	30.8%		53.4	352^nd of 674 public high schools	47.8%	123	36.9	40.0	50.0	30.3	24.7	27.4	70.5	70.5	51.6	60.2	56.2	$18,499	$404	$18,095
Wilmington Area High School	Public	9-12	350 Wood St	New Wilmington	16142	Lawrence County	Wilmington Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 656-8866	288	28	10.3	39.6%	271 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	73	175^th of 686 public high schools	74.5%		65.3	254^th of 674 public high schools	62.3%	79	48.5	64.2	71.7									$16,173	$1,586	$14,588
Mercer Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	545 W Butler St	Mercer	16137	Mercer County	Mercer Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 662-5104	311	21	14.8	100.0%	302 (97.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	72.8	179^th of 686 public high schools	73.9%		90.3	38^th of 674 public high schools	94.4%	141	44.8	60.3	77.9									$14,318	$1,106	$13,212
Mercer County Career Center	Public	9-12	776 Greenville Road	Mercer	16137	Mercer County	Mercer County Career Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 662-3000	6	20	.3		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Greenville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	9 Donation Road	Greenville	16125	Mercer County	Greenville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 588-2500	621	45	13.9	53.1%	579 (93.2%)	7 (1.1%)	13 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	41.8	456^th of 686 public high schools	33.5%		55.5	334^th of 674 public high schools	50.4%	122	33.3	42.6	57.5	34.3	21.0	27.6	57.0	57.0	53.5	55.0	54.3	$15,529	$1,153	$14,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharon High School

What is the racial makeup of Sharon High School?

Students at Sharon High School are 63% White, 22% African American, 13% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Sharon High School?

Sharon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Case Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : Musser Elementary School
Elementary : West Hill Elementary School
Middle : Sharon Middle School

Is Sharon High School a good school?

Sharon High School ranks 272^nd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sharon High School in?

Sharon City School District

How many students attend Sharon High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Sharon High School.

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