Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Summary:

Sheffield Area Middle School/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Warren County School District, with 233 students. While a relatively small school, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools over the past decade, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sheffield Area Middle School/High School struggles compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 32.4% in the Warren County School District. The school also lags behind in PSSA Science (41.3% proficient vs. 65.8% statewide) and PSSA English Language Arts (43.8% proficient vs. 53% statewide). While the school's four-year graduation rate has been around 87-90% in recent years, slightly below the state average, its dropout rate has been higher than the state's average.

Interestingly, while female students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School perform well, ranking 85th out of 665 Pennsylvania high schools in 2023-2024, male students rank 559th out of 662, indicating a significant gender achievement gap. Compared to other high schools in the Warren County School District, such as Eisenhower Middle School/High School and Youngsville Middle School/High School, Sheffield Area Middle School/High School generally underperforms in PSSA proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 6760 Route 6
       Sheffield, PA  16347


(814) 968-3720

District: Warren County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
418th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,700 Help


Feeder schools for Sheffield Area Middle School/High School:

Elementary:    Sheffield Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  233

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Two or more races:
2.1%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.8% Help


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Compare Details Sheffield Area Middle School/High School ranks worse than 65.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sheffield Area Middle School/High School ranks worse than 60.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sheffield Area Middle School/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 Sheffield Area Middle School/High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Warren County School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), two or more races (2.1%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Warren County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Sheffield Area Middle School/High School employs 20 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School is $23,700, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Warren County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheffield Area Middle School/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield Area Middle School/High School 582nd of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Sheffield Area Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield Area Middle School/High School 418th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Sheffield Area Middle School/High School in the ranking list.)

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Warren County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County School District 379th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.73 488th 643 24.1%
2004 22.49 552nd 663 16.7%
2005 59.16 327th 687 52.4%
2006 36.24 538th 736 26.9%
2007 30.18 599th 749 20.0%
2008 29.41 598th 753 20.6%
2009 22.24 643rd 770 16.5%
2010 15.66 711th 805 11.7%
2011 41.56 580th 825 29.7%
2012 48.51 536th 834 35.7%
2013 52.04 451st 758 40.5%
2014 52.43 416th 728 42.9%
2015 34.14 566th 835 32.2%
2016 45.18 522nd 870 40.0%
2017 45.89 510th 877 41.8%
2018 41.43 540th 861 37.3%
2019 32.44 611th 891 31.4%
2021 32.45 560th 797 29.7%
2022 33.67 591st 883 33.1%
2023 40.59 546th 893 38.9%
2024 37.41 582nd 891 34.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.89 300th 874 65.7%
2024 53.24 401st 877 54.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.89 626th 860 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.86 465th 870 46.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.57 587th 681 13.8%
2024 16.19 602nd 673 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.81 217th 583 62.8%
2004 33.99 454th 590 23.1%
2005 39.14 438th 593 26.1%
2006 40.73 443rd 604 26.7%
2007 28.79 515th 615 16.3%
2008 52.96 358th 621 42.4%
2009 40.66 465th 632 26.4%
2010 28.74 533rd 649 17.9%
2011 54.73 374th 660 43.3%
2012 53.13 386th 664 41.9%
2013 29.02 490th 591 17.1%
2014 30.34 466th 580 19.7%
2015 14.21 581st 680 14.6%
2016 17.96 574th 677 15.2%
2017 58.23 364th 663 45.1%
2018 20.11 550th 673 18.3%
2019 37.45 496th 693 28.4%
2022 49.63 393rd 634 38.0%
2023 63.05 267th 674 60.4%
2024 46.71 418th 686 39.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.23 115th 652 82.4%
2024 48.78 350th 664 47.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.36 85th 665 87.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.61 559th 662 15.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.26 294th 577 49.0%
2024 29.13 455th 595 23.5%
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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 Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1989 376 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1990 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 363 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1992 373 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 376 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1994 388 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 400 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 400 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 462 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 461 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 457 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 461 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 451 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 433 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2003 433 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2004 440 4 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 394 3 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 384 4 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 375 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2008 360 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 373 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 374 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 336 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 340
2012 325 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 328
2013 306 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 309
2014 288 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 294
2015 296 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 302
2016 299 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 304
2017 284 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 289
2018 287 1 1 4 0 0 2 0 295
2019 275 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 280
2020 266 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 273
2021 255 0 1 1 1 0 5 0 263
2022 241 1 0 0 0 1 3 0 246
2023 225 1 0 1 0 1 5 0 233

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 Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 27.0 15.4 n/a
1989 376 27.8 13.5 n/a
1990 350 27.5 12.7 0
1991 363 25.9 14.0 n/a
1992 375 26.1 14.3 n/a
1993 376 25.0 15.0 n/a
1994 390 27.0 14.4 n/a
1995 406 34.0 11.9 n/a
1996 406 34.0 11.9 n/a
1997 471 30.0 15.7 n/a
1998 466 31.0 15.0 n/a
1999 463 31.0 14.9 n/a
2000 469 31.0 15.1 31.6
2001 459 32.0 14.3 29.8
2002 445 36.3 12.3 33.3
2003 445 36.3 12.3 33.3
2004 457 32.8 13.9 32.4
2005 407 30.5 13.3 36.4
2006 395 31.5 12.5 42
2007 387 30.5 12.7 41.9
2008 369 32.5 11.4 42.5
2009 381 32.5 11.7 40.7
2010 379 34.8 10.8 52.2
2011 340 34.1 9.9 48.8
2012 328 30.6 10.7 47
2013 309 28.7 10.7 52.1
2014 294 28.3 10.3 56.5
2015 302 27.0 11.1 57.6
2016 304 26.0 11.6 60.9
2017 289 24.5 11.7 57.1
2018 295 21.1 13.9 55.6
2019 280 22.3 12.5 55.7
2020 273 21.2 12.8 79.9
2021 263 22.3 11.7 82.1
2022 246 24.1 10.2 80.5
2023 233 20.0 11.6 85.8

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 Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 418 27.0 15.4 n/a
1989 376 27.8 13.5 n/a
1990 350 27.5 12.7 0
1991 363 25.9 14.0 n/a
1992 375 26.1 14.3 n/a
1993 376 25.0 15.0 n/a
1994 390 27.0 14.4 n/a
1995 406 34.0 11.9 n/a
1996 406 34.0 11.9 n/a
1997 471 30.0 15.7 n/a
1998 466 31.0 15.0 n/a
1999 463 31.0 14.9 n/a
2000 469 31.0 15.1 31.6
2001 459 32.0 14.3 29.8
2002 445 36.3 12.3 33.3
2003 445 36.3 12.3 33.3
2004 457 32.8 13.9 32.4
2005 407 30.5 13.3 36.4
2006 395 31.5 12.5 42
2007 387 30.5 12.7 41.9
2008 369 32.5 11.4 42.5
2009 381 32.5 11.7 40.7
2010 379 34.8 10.8 52.2
2011 340 34.1 9.9 48.8
2012 328 30.6 10.7 47
2013 309 28.7 10.7 52.1
2014 294 28.3 10.3 56.5
2015 302 27.0 11.1 57.6
2016 304 26.0 11.6 60.9
2017 289 24.5 11.7 57.1
2018 295 21.1 13.9 55.6
2019 280 22.3 12.5 55.7
2020 273 21.2 12.8 79.9
2021 263 22.3 11.7 82.1
2022 246 24.1 10.2 80.5
2023 233 20.0 11.6 85.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $820 (4.4%) $17,869 (95.6%) $18,689
2020 $948 (5.0%) $18,015 (95.0%) $18,963
2021 $1,823 (8.6%) $19,391 (91.4%) $21,214
2022 $3,027 (12.8%) $20,673 (87.2%) $23,700

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 611th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 546th of 893 Middle schools
 7.4%
Ranks 496th of 693 High schoolsRanks 267th of 674 High schools
 32%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)13.720.6
 6.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)46.748.2
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)15.222.6
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)51.638.7
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)16.720
 3.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)43.358.8
 15.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)6041.2
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)51.153.2
 2.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)45.736.3
 9.4%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)65.272.7
 7.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)15.221.1
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)43.358.8
 15.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Middle School/High School)52.742.6
 10.1%
   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 Students280233
 16.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander01
White275225
 18.2%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%85.8%
 30.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended Sheffield Area Middle School/High School.

Sheffield Area Middle School/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sheffield Area Elementary School

Students at Sheffield Area Middle School/High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Sheffield Area Middle School/High School ranks 418th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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