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Sharpsville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,024 students in Sharpsville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sharpsville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,024 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sharpsville Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,684 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,874
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,684
$23,119
Best Sharpsville Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharpsville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Sharpsville Area Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7455
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Sharpsville Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 962-7863
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sharpsville Area School District?
Sharpsville Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,024 students.
What is the rank of Sharpsville Area School District?
Sharpsville Area School District is ranked #215 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sharpsville Area School District?
87% of Sharpsville Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area School District?
Sharpsville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Sharpsville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,684 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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