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#1824 of 2,846 schools in PA
Freedom Area Shs
High School · Freedom Area Sd · Freedom, PA
A Freedom Area Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1190 Bulldog Dr, Freedom, PA 15042
- Math 38% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Freedom Area Shs score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freedom Area Shs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,576
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Central Valley HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Beaver County Career & Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Beaver Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 626 | 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.
Freedom Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Area Shs is listed in Freedom Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Area Shs
Freedom Area Shs is a public high school in Freedom, PA, part of Freedom Area Sd, serving approximately 357 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,824 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Area Shs
What grades does Freedom Area Shs serve?
Freedom Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Freedom Area Shs?
Freedom Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area Shs is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Area Shs rank in PA?
Freedom Area Shs ranks #1,824 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Freedom Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Freedom Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Area Shs has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Freedom Area Shs a charter school?
No, Freedom Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Freedom Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Area Shs?
54.6% of students at Freedom 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (724) 775-7400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15042)
- 7,859
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 15042; 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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