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Shaler Area School District

Shaler Area High School

#221 in Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 235 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      C+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      B-
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Shaler Area High School is an above average, public school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It has 1,429 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 72% in reading.
    Address
    381 Wible Run Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15209
    Telephone
    (412) 492-1200
    Website
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    Shaler Area High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    72%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    70%
    Average Graduation Rate
    94%
    Average SAT
    1170
    284 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    90 responses
    AP Enrollment
    10%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $71,009
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $832
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $159,000
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    82%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 95 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming Parade
      17%
    • Homecoming Dance
      14%
    • Musicals
      13%
    • Football Games
      12%
    • Dances
      12%
    • Talent Show
      9%
    • Playing my sport
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,429
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    29%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $71,981
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    9.2%
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $17,471/ year
    National
    $12,239
    80%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.40 responses
    33%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.40 responses
    53%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.40 responses
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    Shaler Area High School Reviews

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    Had a lot of frustrating experiences with several teachers and administrators; tried to bring issues with one teacher to the principal's attention but was never responded to. Cafeteria runs out of food in 7th period.
    Aside from that had some very good teachers, including the Japanese language teacher and the senior lit teacher Mr. Shannon. The Japanese program in specific I found extremely good. The teacher puts in a ton of effort and secures so many opportunities for those learning the language, his lessons are very fun. Never had a better one; I could say a million good things about his class, especially the higher levels.
    The art program is pretty well funded too. We had all the supplies we needed, enough to experiment and have lessons in oil painting, acrylics, pastels, watercolors, sculptures, spraypainting, etc. If you have an idea then they will be very willing to help you out! Boyles gives a LOT of freedom in his highest class as well, and that's the one I'd recommend.
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    Amazing performing arts department! Directors do everything they can for their kids to grow, not only as musicians, but people too! We have won many local, and national awards. We had even won an award given to only 500 schools across the nation this year because of how well our program is. This year we went to disney and we performed in the Magic Kingdom parade infront of 45,000 people. It truly was magical.
    Shaler Area High School was a decent school to attend. It had many clubs and activities that students could join, as well as a diverse amount of sports to play. However, it lacked in preparing the students for college. They offered select AP courses, but did not engage in student college-readiness. At times the administration, due to lack of funding, had to cut away certain programs and teachers. Rather than building new gyms and sports complexes, the little money they do have should be invested in academics and finding proper teachers in preparing students for the college atmosphere. While attending, there were teachers whose aim was to help students for the future and did a fine job. However, there were many teachers who lacked the drive and motivation in preparing their students for life after high-school. Overall, Shaler Area High School was an average public high school to attend with both positive and negative attributes.