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Sharpsville Area Sr. High School

301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 345 students in grades 9-12, Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : 55-59% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sharpsville Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Sharpsville Area Sr. High School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
(20-21)
55-59%
38%
75-79%
55%
21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sharpsville Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory High School, West Middlesex Area Jr. Sr. High School, Sharon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
345 students attend Sharpsville Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area Sr. High School?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offer ?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharpsville Area Sr. High School part of?
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School is part of Sharpsville Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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