Shaler Area Sd School District
School District · Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,017
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,017
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#110 of 493
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,017
+$2,877 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,801 students
Larger than Pennsylvania median
About Shaler Area Sd
Shaler Area Sd is a Glenshaw, Pennsylvania school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,801 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $21,017 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Shaler Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Reserve Primary Sch, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Shaler Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 57.3% and ELA proficiency of 69.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Shaler Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shaler Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Shaler Area Sd
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Glenshaw
- Total Enrollment
- 3,801
- Teachers (FTE)
- 317
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shaler Area Sd?
Shaler Area Sd has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shaler Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Shaler Area Sd is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shaler Area Sd?
Shaler Area Sd spends $21,017 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shaler Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shaler Area Sd is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shaler Area Sd?
Reserve Primary Sch is the highest-rated school in Shaler Area Sd with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Shaler Area Sd?
Across schools in Shaler Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shaler Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in PA
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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