Very Good
#1021 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 36% in state
Sharpsville Area Shs
High School · Sharpsville Area Sd · Sharpsville, PA
A Sharpsville Area Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Blue Devil Way, Sharpsville, PA 16150
- Math 22% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sharpsville Area Shs score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sharpsville 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated924/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharpsville), 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
$61,638
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16150; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenango Valley Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Sharon HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Hickory HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 8–12 | 1.7 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Farrell Area Hs/umsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–12 | 2.9 mi | 275 | 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.
Sharpsville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharpsville Area Shs is listed in Sharpsville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharpsville Area Shs
Sharpsville Area Shs is a public high school in Sharpsville, PA, part of Sharpsville Area Sd, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharpsville Area Shs
What grades does Sharpsville Area Shs serve?
Sharpsville Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sharpsville Area Shs?
Sharpsville Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpsville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharpsville Area Shs is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sharpsville Area Shs rank in PA?
Sharpsville Area Shs ranks #1,021 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sharpsville Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharpsville Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Sharpsville Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharpsville Area Shs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sharpsville Area Shs a charter school?
No, Sharpsville Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharpsville Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Sharpsville Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharpsville Area Shs?
45.5% of students at Sharpsville 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
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (724) 962-7861
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16150)
- 7,053
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 16150; 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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