Below Average
#2507 of 2,846 schools in PA
Butler Area Shs
High School · Butler Area Sd · Butler, PA
A Butler Area Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001
- Math 41% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Butler Area Shs score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 50% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butler Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Butler), 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
$61,325
Median home value
$191,400
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County Area Vocational Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Adelphoi Education at ButlerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Butler Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butler Area Shs is listed in Butler Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butler Area Shs
Butler Area Shs is a public high school in Butler, PA, part of Butler Area Sd, serving approximately 1,968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,507 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butler Area Shs
What grades does Butler Area Shs serve?
Butler Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Butler Area Shs?
Butler Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,968 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler Area Shs is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butler Area Shs rank in PA?
Butler Area Shs ranks #2,507 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Butler Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Butler Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Butler Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butler Area Shs has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Butler Area Shs a charter school?
No, Butler Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butler Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Butler Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butler Area Shs?
41.3% of students at Butler 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
- 1,968
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 116
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (724) 287-8721
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16001)
- 39,733
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 16001; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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