Sayre Area High School is a rural combined junior–senior high school in Sayre, Pennsylvania, that serves two noncontiguous areas of Bradford County: Litchfield Township and the boroughs of Sayre and South Waverly. It is the sole junior and senior high school operated by the Sayre Area School District.
Serving 394 students in grades 7-12, Sayre Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sayre Area High School's student population of 394 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Sayre Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sayre Area High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Redskins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayre Area High School's ranking?
Sayre Area High School is ranked #1834 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sayre Area High School often compared to?
Sayre Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sayre Area High School?
The graduation rate of Sayre Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sayre Area High School?
394 students attend Sayre Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sayre Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre Area High School?
Sayre Area High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sayre Area High School offer ?
Sayre Area High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sayre Area High School part of?
Sayre Area High School is part of Sayre Area School District.
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