Slippery Rock Area High School

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 62 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Slippery Rock Area High School consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average. In 2023-2024, the school had 57.6% proficiency in Algebra I, 60.5% in Biology, and 80.3% in Literature, outpacing the state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%, respectively. The school also maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 0.2-1.6%. Slippery Rock Area High School performs well across different student subgroups, ranking among the top 20% of Pennsylvania high schools for female, male, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students.

Compared to nearby high schools, Neshannock Junior/Senior High School, Mercer Area Senior High School, and New Castle Senior High School, Slippery Rock Area High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable and strong academic program. Additionally, Slippery Rock Area High School serves a diverse student population, with 34.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's strong performance across different socioeconomic groups suggests effective support and resources for students from lower-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 Kiester Rd
       Slippery Rock, PA  16057-1601


(724) 794-2960

District: Slippery Rock Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,971 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  626

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Asian:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Slippery Rock Area High School ranks better than 83.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Slippery Rock Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Asian (1.8%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slippery Rock Area High School is $12,971.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Slippery Rock Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area High School 113th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Slippery Rock Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Slippery Rock Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area School District 62nd of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.76 291st 583 50.1%
2004 54.39 317th 590 46.3%
2005 42.56 420th 593 29.2%
2006 64.34 244th 604 59.6%
2007 62.04 274th 615 55.4%
2008 68.34 188th 621 69.7%
2009 66.90 218th 632 65.5%
2010 69.68 192nd 649 70.4%
2011 69.11 218th 660 67.0%
2012 73.34 160th 664 75.9%
2013 76.69 112th 591 81.0%
2014 67.66 185th 580 68.1%
2015 83.38 71st 680 89.6%
2016 83.76 56th 677 91.7%
2017 69.23 244th 663 63.2%
2018 75.29 177th 673 73.7%
2019 67.05 284th 693 59.0%
2021 66.34 222nd 537 58.7%
2022 76.52 149th 634 76.5%
2023 73.66 168th 674 75.1%
2024 80.18 113th 686 83.5%
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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 94th 652 85.6%
2024 76.90 126th 664 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Slippery Rock Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.02 87th 665 86.9%
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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 94th 502 81.3%
2024 63.41 136th 513 73.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Slippery Rock Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.46 164th 662 75.2%
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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 216th 577 62.6%
2024 72.19 152nd 595 74.5%
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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.

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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

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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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 284th of 693 High schoolsRanks 168th 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)67.546.2
 21.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Slippery Rock Area High School)71.654.8
 16.8%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Slippery Rock Area High School)7677.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657626
 4.7%
African American69
 50%
American Indian02
Asian1111
Hispanic410
 150%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White623587
 5.8%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%35%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Slippery Rock Area High School

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

Slippery Rock Area High School ranks 113th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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


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

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