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#1602 of 2,846 schools in PA
Beaver Falls Area Shs
High School · Big Beaver Falls Area Sd · Beaver Falls, PA
A Big Beaver Falls Area Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1701 8th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2019)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beaver Falls Area Shs score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 32% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaver Falls Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaver Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,253
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| New Brighton Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Blackhawk HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 766 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Big Beaver Falls Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaver Falls Area Shs is listed in Big Beaver Falls Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaver Falls Area Shs
Beaver Falls Area Shs is a public high school in Beaver Falls, PA, part of Big Beaver Falls Area Sd, serving approximately 480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,602 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaver Falls Area Shs
What grades does Beaver Falls Area Shs serve?
Beaver Falls Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beaver Falls Area Shs?
Beaver Falls Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaver Falls Area Shs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaver Falls Area Shs rank in PA?
Beaver Falls Area Shs ranks #1,602 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Beaver Falls Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaver Falls Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beaver Falls Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaver Falls Area Shs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Beaver Falls Area Shs a charter school?
No, Beaver Falls Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaver Falls Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Beaver Falls Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaver Falls Area Shs?
100.0% of students at Beaver Falls Area Shs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (724) 843-7470
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15010)
- 28,621
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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