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Shaler Area High School
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 239 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$75,064
National
$62,843Median Rent
$931
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$174,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 83%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responses
Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,322
Free or Reduced Lunch
22%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 33 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 33 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 33 responses
Teachers
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 37 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 37 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 37 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$19,860 / year
National
$12,239- 80%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 41 responses
- 32%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 41 responses
- 51%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 41 responses
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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.
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.
I am enjoying my time as a senior and I am going to be sad when I have to leave this school. My time here never felt wasted and everyday was a new and exciting challenge. I loved the math and science department especially. Honors anatomy and honors biology all the way!
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.