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#343 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 12% in state

Freeport Area Shs

High School · Freeport Area Sd · Freeport, PA

A Freeport Area Sd high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box H, Freeport, PA 16055

  • Math 82% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2019)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$17,165
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Freeport Area Shs score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2020*
Math
82%
2021*
Math
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Freeport 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,112

Median home value

$291,000

Median rent

$1,147/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Freeport Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Freeport Area Shs is listed in Freeport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freeport Area Shs

Freeport Area Shs is a public high school in Freeport, PA, part of Freeport Area Sd, serving approximately 527 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freeport Area Shs

What grades does Freeport Area Shs serve?

Freeport Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Freeport Area Shs?

Freeport Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport Area Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Freeport Area Shs is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freeport Area Shs rank in PA?

Freeport Area Shs ranks #343 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Freeport Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Freeport Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Freeport Area Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeport Area Shs has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Freeport Area Shs a charter school?

No, Freeport Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Freeport Area Shs a Title I school?

No, Freeport Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeport Area Shs?

26.9% of students at Freeport 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
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Butler County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16055)
8,856
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
51.2
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 16055; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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