Slippery Rock Area High School

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Slippery Rock Area High School ranks 168 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Slippery Rock Area High School is a public high school serving 626 students in grades 9-12 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Slippery Rock Area School District, which is ranked 55th out of 606 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Slippery Rock Area High School is a standout institution, ranking 168th out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high graduation rates, reaching 97.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Slippery Rock students also outperform the state on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature, where 77.5% of 11th-graders scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 65.3%. The school's exceptional performance extends to its low socioeconomic status and disabled student subgroups, ranking 94th out of 652 and 94th out of 502 Pennsylvania high schools, respectively, in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Neshannock Junior/Senior High School and Mercer Area Senior High School, Slippery Rock Area High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance and commitment to equity. The school's strong per-student spending of $12,971 in 2021-2022 may contribute to its success, and its gradual increase in minority student representation is a positive trend worth monitoring to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all.

Detail:

Public 9-12

201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1601

(724) 794-2960

District: Slippery Rock Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,971

Feeder schools for Slippery Rock Area High School:

Elementary:	Moraine Elementary School
	Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
Middle:	Slippery Rock Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 626

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Asian:

1.8%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Slippery Rock Area High School ranks better than 75.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.66. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Slippery Rock 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 (93.8%), Asian (1.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Slippery Rock Area High School employs 52.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slippery Rock Area High School is $12,971.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Slippery Rock Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area High School 168^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Slippery Rock Area High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Slippery Rock Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area School District 55^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Slippery Rock Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Slippery Rock Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	56.76	291^st	583	50.1%
2004	54.39	317^th	590	46.3%
2005	42.56	420^th	593	29.2%
2006	64.34	244^th	604	59.6%
2007	62.04	274^th	615	55.4%
2008	68.34	188^th	621	69.7%
2009	66.90	218^th	632	65.5%
2010	69.68	192^nd	649	70.4%
2011	69.11	218^th	660	67.0%
2012	73.34	160^th	664	75.9%
2013	76.69	112^th	591	81.0%
2014	67.66	185^th	580	68.1%
2015	83.38	71^st	680	89.6%
2016	83.76	56^th	677	91.7%
2017	69.23	244^th	663	63.2%
2018	75.29	177^th	673	73.7%
2019	67.05	284^th	693	59.0%
2021	66.34	222^nd	537	58.7%
2022	76.52	149^th	634	76.5%
2023	73.66	168^th	674	75.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.20	94^th	652	85.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Slippery Rock Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.90	94^th	502	81.3%

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Rank History for White students at Slippery Rock Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.55	216^th	577	62.6%

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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

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Enrollment information for Slippery Rock 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	763	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
1989	741	4	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	747
1990	697	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	702
1991	723	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1992	751	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
1993	777	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1994	766	6	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1995	807	7	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	819
1996	807	7	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	819
1997	831	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
1998	803	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	814
1999	743	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	757
2000	731	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
2001	763	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
2002	743	4	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	753
2003	743	4	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	753
2004	778	7	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	795
2005	753	7	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	776
2006	776	8	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	794
2007	767	8	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	788
2008	783	4	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	1	799
2009	798	5	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	2	810
2010	770	3	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	782
2011	722	3	3	0	4	0	4	0	736
2012	700	4	8	0	2	0	4	0	718
2013	637	5	10	0	6	0	3	0	661
2014	616	5	10	2	5	0	2	0	640
2015	617	7	9	2	2	0	4	0	641
2016	640	9	7	6	3	0	5	0	670
2017	651	13	9	6	1	0	8	0	688
2018	612	9	13	7	0	1	11	0	653
2019	623	6	11	4	0	2	11	0	657
2020	606	6	12	3	0	1	9	0	637
2021	583	7	11	2	1	1	6	0	611
2022	593	10	8	6	1	2	4	0	624
2023	587	9	11	10	2	0	7	0	626

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 Slippery Rock Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	770	50.5	15.2	n/a
1989	747	45.8	16.3	n/a
1990	702	51.0	13.7	0
1991	727	43.5	16.7	n/a
1992	754	46.5	16.2	n/a
1993	781	42.0	18.6	n/a
1994	777	40.5	19.2	n/a
1995	819	41.5	19.7	n/a
1996	819	41.5	19.7	n/a
1997	839	44.0	19.1	n/a
1998	814	44.0	18.5	n/a
1999	757	44.5	17.0	n/a
2000	741	44.0	16.8	16.7
2001	770	44.0	17.5	19.6
2002	753	43.0	17.5	18.6
2003	753	43.0	17.5	18.6
2004	795	43.2	18.4	19
2005	776	44.8	17.3	18
2006	794	39.6	20.1	21.9
2007	788	46.0	17.1	23.1
2008	799	39.5	20.2	22.9
2009	810	37.0	21.9	21.7
2010	782	45.4	17.2	27.9
2011	736	46.2	15.9	26.9
2012	718	46.2	15.5	27.3
2013	661	46.6	14.1	29
2014	640	44.6	14.3	29.8
2015	641	46.0	13.9	28.7
2016	670	45.0	14.8	31.6
2017	688	45.3	15.1	27.8
2018	653	45.3	14.4	23.3
2019	657	45.3	14.5	25.4
2020	637	44.3	14.3	24.8
2021	611	56.8	10.7	26.7
2022	624	56.4	11.0	28.5
2023	626	52.9	11.8	35

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 Slippery Rock Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	770	50.5	15.2	n/a
1989	747	45.8	16.3	n/a
1990	702	51.0	13.7	0
1991	727	43.5	16.7	n/a
1992	754	46.5	16.2	n/a
1993	781	42.0	18.6	n/a
1994	777	40.5	19.2	n/a
1995	819	41.5	19.7	n/a
1996	819	41.5	19.7	n/a
1997	839	44.0	19.1	n/a
1998	814	44.0	18.5	n/a
1999	757	44.5	17.0	n/a
2000	741	44.0	16.8	16.7
2001	770	44.0	17.5	19.6
2002	753	43.0	17.5	18.6
2003	753	43.0	17.5	18.6
2004	795	43.2	18.4	19
2005	776	44.8	17.3	18
2006	794	39.6	20.1	21.9
2007	788	46.0	17.1	23.1
2008	799	39.5	20.2	22.9
2009	810	37.0	21.9	21.7
2010	782	45.4	17.2	27.9
2011	736	46.2	15.9	26.9
2012	718	46.2	15.5	27.3
2013	661	46.6	14.1	29
2014	640	44.6	14.3	29.8
2015	641	46.0	13.9	28.7
2016	670	45.0	14.8	31.6
2017	688	45.3	15.1	27.8
2018	653	45.3	14.4	23.3
2019	657	45.3	14.5	25.4
2020	637	44.3	14.3	24.8
2021	611	56.8	10.7	26.7
2022	624	56.4	11.0	28.5
2023	626	52.9	11.8	35

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 Slippery Rock Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$70 (0.7%)	$10,108 (99.3%)	$10,178
2020	$72 (0.7%)	$10,736 (99.3%)	$10,807
2021	$37 (0.3%)	$11,561 (99.7%)	$11,598
2022	$38 (0.3%)	$12,934 (99.7%)	$12,971

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Slippery Rock Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 168^th of 674 High schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Slippery Rock Area High School)	67.5	46.2	21.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Slippery Rock Area High School)	71.6	54.8	16.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Slippery Rock Area High School)	76	77.5	1.5%
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	657	626	4.7%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	623	587	5.8%
Two or More Races	11	7	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	35%	9.6%

Schools Near Slippery Rock 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 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
Slippery Rock Area High School	Public	9-12	201 Kiester Rd	Slippery Rock	16057	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 794-2960	626	53	11.8	35.0%	587 (93.8%)	9 (1.4%)	10 (1.6%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	73.7	168^th of 674 public high schools	75.1%		76.5	149^th of 634 public high schools	76.5%	19	46.2	54.8	77.5									$12,971	$38	$12,934
Moniteau Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1810 W Sunbury Rd	West Sunbury	16061	Butler County	Moniteau School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 637-2091	546	42	13.1	90.5%	534 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	52.1	362^nd of 674 public high schools	46.3%		56.9	331^st of 634 public high schools	47.8%	31	34.3	43.3	64.8	14.4	22.9	18.7	68.9	68.9	48.8	61.6	55.3	$19,187	$768	$18,420
Grove City Area High School	Public	9-12	511 Highland Ave	Grove City	16127	Mercer County	Grove City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 458-5456	599	41	14.7	32.6%	550 (91.8%)	11 (1.8%)	8 (1.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	55	339^th of 674 public high schools	49.7%		52	377^th of 634 public high schools	40.5%	38	14.3	56.9	66.4									$16,536	$2,062	$14,473
Laurel High School	Public	9-12	2497 Harlansburg Rd	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-9056	328	28	11.6	22.6%	317 (96.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	79.6	114^th of 674 public high schools	83.1%		89	32^nd of 634 public high schools	95.0%	82	42.8	72.7	74.3									$18,193	$460	$17,733
Butler Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 Campus Lane	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	1,989	110	18.0	30.9%	1,835 (92.3%)	34 (1.7%)	41 (2.1%)	9 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (3.3%)	52.4	359^th of 674 public high schools	46.7%		59.2	300^th of 634 public high schools	52.7%	59	38.1	45.9	61.5									$15,650	$676	$14,974
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School	Public	9-12	210 Campus Lane	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(724) 282-0735	22	21	1.0		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			27.3
Shenango High School	Public	7-12	2550 Ellwood Rd	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	Shenango Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-5537	468	39	12.1	42.9%	439 (93.8%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	83.1	91^st of 674 public high schools	86.5%		84.4	70^th of 634 public high schools	89.0%	21	39.3	83.7	77.6	40.5	34.8	38.0	80.3	80.3	69.9	69.7	69.8	$28,923	$5,234	$23,689
Neshannock Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3834 Mitchell Rd	New Castle	16105	Lawrence County	Neshannock Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 658-5513	537	33	16.1	25.7%	504 (93.9%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	95.6	11^th of 674 public high schools	98.4%		80	110^th of 634 public high schools	82.6%	99	79.6	84.0	89.3	54.3	39.4	48.1	89.4	89.4	64.1	77.3	69.6	$20,679	$579	$20,100
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	334	21	16.0	87.7%	315 (94.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	90.3	38^th of 674 public high schools	94.4%		85.3	61^st of 634 public high schools	90.4%	23	69.2	77.3	80.9									$14,318	$1,106	$13,212
New Castle Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 E Lincoln Ave	New Castle	16101	Lawrence County	New Castle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-4700	771	49	15.6	100.0%	450 (58.4%)	201 (26.1%)	31 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (11.3%)	31.1	501^st of 674 public high schools	25.7%		33.7	483^rd of 634 public high schools	23.8%	18	13.9	42.5	50.0									$17,662	$2,771	$14,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Slippery Rock Area High School

What district is Slippery Rock Area High School in?

Slippery Rock Area School District

Is Slippery Rock Area High School a good school?

Slippery Rock Area High School ranks 168^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Slippery Rock Area High School?

Slippery Rock Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Moraine Elementary School
Elementary : Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
Middle : Slippery Rock Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Slippery Rock Area High School?

Students at Slippery Rock Area High School are 94% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Slippery Rock Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 626 students attended Slippery Rock Area High School.

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