Very Good
#686 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
Derry Area Shs
High School · Derry Area Sd · Derry, PA
A Derry Area Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
988 North Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA 15627
- Math 15% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Derry Area Shs score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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 Derry 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average389/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Derry), 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
$56,653
Median home value
$149,900
Median rent
$815/mo
College educated
15.1%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15627; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Derry Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Derry Area Shs is listed in Derry Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Derry Area Shs
Derry Area Shs is a public high school in Derry, PA, part of Derry Area Sd, serving approximately 588 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Derry Area Shs
What grades does Derry Area Shs serve?
Derry Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Derry Area Shs?
Derry Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derry Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Derry Area Shs is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Derry Area Shs rank in PA?
Derry Area Shs ranks #686 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Derry Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Derry Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Derry Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Derry Area Shs has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Derry Area Shs a charter school?
No, Derry Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Derry Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Derry Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Derry Area Shs?
100.0% of students at Derry 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
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (724) 694-2780
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15627)
- 5,956
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 15627; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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