Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Summary:

Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Butler, Pennsylvania, with just 22 students enrolled. Despite its small size, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking near the bottom of Pennsylvania high schools and receiving only 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with just 13.2% of students proficient in Algebra I, 23.3% in Biology, and 24.1% in Literature on the Keystone Exams. This low academic achievement is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of low-income students, ranking 595 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools in this category. However, the school does perform relatively well in serving disabled students, ranking 151 out of 513 schools in this subgroup. Surrounding high schools like Deer Lakes High School, Slippery Rock Area High School, and Pine-Richland High School significantly outperform Butler County Area Vocational Technical School on academic measures.

The school's small size, with a very low student-teacher ratio, suggests it may struggle to provide individualized attention and resources to its students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, indicating a worsening academic performance relative to other Pennsylvania high schools. This, combined with the school's inconsistent proficiency rates, highlights the need for significant improvements in its educational program and resources to better support student success. The school's challenges are further compounded by its location within the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School District, which is ranked 560 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 210 Campus Lane
       Butler, PA  16001-2664


(724) 282-0735

District: Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

SchoolDigger Rank:
609th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  1.0 Help
Number of students:  22

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Compare Details Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is 1. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler County Area Vocational Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County Area Vocational Technical School 609th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Butler County Area Vocational Technical School in the ranking list.)

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Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School 560th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Rank History for all students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.56 634th 693 8.5%
2022 2.01 631st 634 0.5%
2024 9.00 609th 686 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.58 595th 664 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.45 532nd 665 20.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.00 151st 513 70.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 6.04 614th 662 7.3%
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Rank History for White students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 2.67 580th 595 2.5%
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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 Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1992 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2005 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 885 11 9 14 5 n/a n/a 0 924
2009 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2018 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2022 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13
2023 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22

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 Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 16.8 0.0 n/a
1990 0 17.2 0.0 n/a
1991 0 17.6 0.0 n/a
1992 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
1993 0 17.8 0.0 n/a
2005 0 17.0 0.0 n/a
2006 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
2007 924 21.0 44.0 n/a
2009 0 22.0 n/a n/a
2010 0 23.0 0.0 n/a
2011 0 20.3 n/a n/a
2012 0 21.0 n/a n/a
2015 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
2016 0 21.0 0.0 n/a
2017 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2018 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2019 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2020 0 19.8 0.0 n/a
2021 21 19.8 1.0 14.3
2022 13 18.8 0.6 23.1
2023 22 20.8 1.0 n/a

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 Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 0 16.8 0.0 n/a
1990 0 17.2 0.0 n/a
1991 0 17.6 0.0 n/a
1992 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
1993 0 17.8 0.0 n/a
2005 0 17.0 0.0 n/a
2006 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
2007 924 21.0 44.0 n/a
2009 0 22.0 n/a n/a
2010 0 23.0 0.0 n/a
2011 0 20.3 n/a n/a
2012 0 21.0 n/a n/a
2015 0 20.0 0.0 n/a
2016 0 21.0 0.0 n/a
2017 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2018 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2019 0 21.1 0.0 n/a
2020 0 19.8 0.0 n/a
2021 21 19.8 1.0 14.3
2022 13 18.8 0.6 23.1
2023 22 20.8 1.0 n/a

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler County Area Vocational Technical 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 634th of 693 High schoolsRanks 631st of 634 High schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Literature (Butler County Area Vocational Technical School)027.3
 27.3%
   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 Students022
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White022
Two or More Races00


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Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 22 students attended Butler County Area Vocational Technical School.

Students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School are 100% White.


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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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