Shenango High School

Summary:

Shenango High School is a public high school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the New Castle Area School District, which is ranked 85 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shenango High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with rankings ranging from 9th to 142nd out of hundreds of schools over the past decade. The school's PSSA and Keystone Exam scores are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in science and English language arts. For example, in 2022-2023, 80.3% of Shenango students were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to the state average of 65.6%. Shenango High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.8% to 95.1% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate is very low, ranging from 0.2% to 1.4% over the same period, significantly lower than the state average.

While Shenango High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 93% of students identifying as white, this is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Beaver Falls Area Senior High School and New Castle Senior High School, which have more diverse student populations. Shenango High School's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $15,548 to $28,923 per student, which is generally higher than the spending per student at some of the nearby schools, such as Wilmington Area High School ($16,173) and Mohawk Senior High School ($17,425). Additionally, Shenango High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.2 over the past three years, lower than the student-teacher ratios of some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 2550 Ellwood Rd
       New Castle, PA  16101-6202


(724) 658-5537

District: Shenango Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,923 Help


Feeder schools for Shenango High School:

Elementary:    Shenango Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
3.2%
African American:
1.1%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania high schools

 Compare Shenango High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Shenango High School ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.18. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Shenango High School ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.09. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shenango High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3.2%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shenango High School is 12.1. (See more...)
Help
Compare Shenango High School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shenango High School is $28,923.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shenango High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenango High School 128th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Shenango High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenango High School 91st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shenango High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Shenango Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenango Area School District 85th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Shenango High School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Shenango High School?

Rank History for Shenango High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.73 442nd 643 31.3%
2004 51.49 402nd 663 39.4%
2005 59.90 321st 687 53.3%
2006 69.84 223rd 736 69.7%
2007 71.28 218th 749 70.9%
2008 66.51 273rd 753 63.7%
2009 60.20 358th 770 53.5%
2010 64.43 320th 805 60.2%
2011 73.15 213th 825 74.2%
2012 78.62 140th 834 83.2%
2013 76.82 156th 758 79.4%
2014 72.80 193rd 728 73.5%
2015 71.90 224th 835 73.2%
2016 64.66 314th 870 63.9%
2017 54.51 426th 877 51.4%
2018 82.18 123rd 861 85.7%
2019 73.71 217th 891 75.6%
2021 58.10 322nd 797 59.6%
2022 59.51 362nd 883 59.0%
2023 82.18 128th 893 85.7%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.77 82nd 874 90.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.34 139th 681 79.6%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Shenango High School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.70 327th 583 43.9%
2004 52.00 334th 590 43.4%
2005 55.99 310th 593 47.7%
2006 51.92 355th 604 41.2%
2007 81.27 72nd 615 88.3%
2008 70.77 168th 621 72.9%
2009 85.32 48th 632 92.4%
2010 77.85 104th 649 84.0%
2011 83.77 50th 660 92.4%
2012 84.14 48th 664 92.8%
2013 81.15 84th 591 85.8%
2014 85.40 51st 580 91.2%
2015 88.01 30th 680 95.6%
2016 78.59 118th 677 82.6%
2017 90.63 9th 663 98.6%
2018 87.84 29th 673 95.7%
2019 77.95 142nd 693 79.5%
2021 86.41 41st 537 92.4%
2022 84.43 70th 634 89.0%
2023 83.09 91st 674 86.5%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.35 79th 652 87.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Shenango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.68 107th 577 81.5%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania High Schools for White Students!

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.

Shenango High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
50%

0%

0%

0%

50%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Open Quote Awesome Academics, exceptional teachers. Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, November 26, 2010

Open Quote Admindistration is poor. Many problems there aren't reported. A student can be assaulted and not much is done. I wouldn't send my dog to school in this district. I have family menbers who moved out of the district because of all the problems. Don't be fooled by all the stars. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shenango High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 628 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1989 588 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1990 565 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 565 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 589 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 596 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 642 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1995 637 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1996 637 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1997 662 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 673 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 687 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2000 661 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 658 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 636 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 636 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 668 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2005 647 7 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2006 669 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2007 652 9 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2008 636 8 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2009 623 7 2 2 2 n/a n/a 2 638
2010 588 6 2 2 2 n/a n/a 1 601
2011 590 8 1 1 2 1 1 0 604
2012 556 5 1 3 1 2 2 0 570
2013 531 9 0 2 0 1 1 0 544
2014 515 9 1 3 0 0 5 0 533
2015 514 7 0 6 0 0 5 0 532
2016 519 8 0 2 1 0 7 0 537
2017 501 6 0 3 1 0 13 0 524
2018 510 5 5 3 1 0 12 0 536
2019 471 1 5 11 1 0 10 0 499
2020 483 1 6 5 1 0 15 0 511
2021 485 2 4 6 1 0 14 0 512
2022 462 3 4 5 0 0 15 0 489
2023 439 5 4 5 0 0 15 0 468

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 Shenango High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 47.0 13.4 n/a
1989 593 46.0 12.8 n/a
1990 571 45.0 12.6 0
1991 575 43.0 13.3 n/a
1992 599 40.5 14.7 n/a
1993 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1994 649 35.0 18.5 n/a
1995 643 37.0 17.4 n/a
1996 643 37.0 17.4 n/a
1997 671 36.5 18.4 n/a
1998 681 36.5 18.7 n/a
1999 697 38.0 18.3 n/a
2000 672 38.5 17.5 11.9
2001 668 39.3 17.0 13.8
2002 652 38.5 16.9 14.6
2003 652 38.5 16.9 14.6
2004 680 42.5 16.0 13.1
2005 658 43.2 15.2 14.4
2006 683 42.6 16.0 16.4
2007 668 45.8 14.6 19.6
2008 650 51.7 12.6 19.1
2009 638 44.6 14.3 18.2
2010 601 45.7 13.1 24.3
2011 604 43.1 13.9 23.3
2012 570 43.2 13.1 25.3
2013 544 43.6 12.4 23.5
2014 533 43.5 12.2 26.1
2015 532 44.0 12.0 31.6
2016 537 43.0 12.4 31.7
2017 524 41.4 12.6 34
2018 536 40.5 13.2 31.2
2019 499 40.5 12.3 30.9
2020 511 39.5 12.9 31.7
2021 512 38.5 13.2 33
2022 489 38.5 12.7 37.4
2023 468 38.5 12.1 42.9

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 Shenango High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 634 47.0 13.4 n/a
1989 593 46.0 12.8 n/a
1990 571 45.0 12.6 0
1991 575 43.0 13.3 n/a
1992 599 40.5 14.7 n/a
1993 605 37.0 16.4 n/a
1994 649 35.0 18.5 n/a
1995 643 37.0 17.4 n/a
1996 643 37.0 17.4 n/a
1997 671 36.5 18.4 n/a
1998 681 36.5 18.7 n/a
1999 697 38.0 18.3 n/a
2000 672 38.5 17.5 11.9
2001 668 39.3 17.0 13.8
2002 652 38.5 16.9 14.6
2003 652 38.5 16.9 14.6
2004 680 42.5 16.0 13.1
2005 658 43.2 15.2 14.4
2006 683 42.6 16.0 16.4
2007 668 45.8 14.6 19.6
2008 650 51.7 12.6 19.1
2009 638 44.6 14.3 18.2
2010 601 45.7 13.1 24.3
2011 604 43.1 13.9 23.3
2012 570 43.2 13.1 25.3
2013 544 43.6 12.4 23.5
2014 533 43.5 12.2 26.1
2015 532 44.0 12.0 31.6
2016 537 43.0 12.4 31.7
2017 524 41.4 12.6 34
2018 536 40.5 13.2 31.2
2019 499 40.5 12.3 30.9
2020 511 39.5 12.9 31.7
2021 512 38.5 13.2 33
2022 489 38.5 12.7 37.4
2023 468 38.5 12.1 42.9

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 Shenango High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $19,270 (100.0%) $19,270
2020 $311 (2.0%) $15,237 (98.0%) $15,548
2021 $248 (1.6%) $15,374 (98.4%) $15,622
2022 $5,234 (18.1%) $23,689 (81.9%) $28,923

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shenango High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 128th of 893 Middle schools
 10%
Ranks 142nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 91st of 674 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Shenango High School)38.140.5
 2.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shenango High School)65.669.9
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Shenango High School)35.634.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Shenango High School)72.280.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shenango High School)74.469.7
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Shenango High School)74.739.3
 35.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Shenango High School)8183.7
 2.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shenango High School)82.277.6
 4.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Shenango High School)36.638
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shenango High School)72.280.3
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shenango High School)70.869.8
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students499468
 6.2%
African American15
 400%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic115
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White471439
 6.8%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%42.9%
 12.1%


Schools Near Shenango High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Shenango High School

Shenango High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shenango Elementary School

Shenango High School ranks 91st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Shenango High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Shenango High School.


Rate Shenango High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Shenango High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 195 milliseconds.