Below Average
#2274 of 2,846 schools in PA
Farrell Area Hs/ums
High School · Farrell Area Sd · Farrell, PA
A Farrell Area Sd high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121
- Math 3% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Farrell Area Hs/ums score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 12% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farrell Area Hs/ums sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farrell), 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
$39,412
Median home value
$76,500
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Private Academic Boys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Sharon HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Hickory HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 8–12 | 2.7 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Sharpsville Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 345 | 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.
Farrell Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $40,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farrell Area Hs/ums is listed in Farrell Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farrell Area Hs/ums
Farrell Area Hs/ums is a public high school in Farrell, PA, part of Farrell Area Sd, serving approximately 275 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,274 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farrell Area Hs/ums
What grades does Farrell Area Hs/ums serve?
Farrell Area Hs/ums serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Farrell Area Hs/ums?
Farrell Area Hs/ums has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Hs/ums?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Hs/ums is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farrell Area Hs/ums rank in PA?
Farrell Area Hs/ums ranks #2,274 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Farrell Area Hs/ums's MySchoolScout rating?
Farrell Area Hs/ums has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Farrell Area Hs/ums?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farrell Area Hs/ums has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Farrell Area Hs/ums a charter school?
No, Farrell Area Hs/ums is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farrell Area Hs/ums a Title I school?
No, Farrell Area Hs/ums is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farrell Area Hs/ums?
98.5% of students at Farrell Area Hs/ums 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.7%
- Phone
- (724) 346-6585
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 16121)
- 4,290
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 16121; 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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