Butler Area Senior High School

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Butler Area Senior High School ranks 384 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Butler Area Senior High School is a public high school located in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,989 students. The school is part of the Butler Area School District, which is ranked 247 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Butler Area Senior High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.8% to 87.5% over the past few years, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 121 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 to 384 out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars in 2018-2019 and 2020-2021 to 2 stars in the current school year. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranked 324 out of 662 Pennsylvania high schools, while female students are ranked much lower at 422 out of 665. Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform significantly worse than their peers, ranking 221 out of 274 and 468 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, Slippery Rock Area High School and Freeport Area Senior High School consistently outperform Butler Area Senior High School in terms of statewide ranking and academic performance on Keystone Exams. For example, Slippery Rock Area High School ranks 113 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature compared to Butler Area Senior High School. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, as Butler Area Senior High School spends approximately $15,650 per student, may be contributing to the school's performance challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001-2662

(724) 287-8721

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
384^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,650

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,968

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butler Area Senior High School ranks worse than 56% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.54. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Butler Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler Area Senior High School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Butler Area Senior High School employs 116.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Butler Area Senior High School is $15,650.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area Senior High School 384^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Butler Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Butler Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area School District 247^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Butler Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	75.68	170^th	673	74.7%
2019	77.56	146^th	693	78.9%
2021	76.74	121^st	537	77.5%
2022	59.19	300^th	634	52.7%
2023	52.41	359^th	674	46.7%
2024	50.54	384^th	686	44.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	8.71	126^th	129	2.3%
2024	11.13	139^th	150	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.78	498^th	652	23.6%
2024	33.87	468^th	664	29.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.75	422^nd	665	36.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.65	255^th	502	49.2%
2024	68.59	110^th	513	78.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.57	324^th	662	51.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.27	221^st	274	19.3%

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Rank History for White students at Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.56	382^nd	577	33.8%
2024	39.00	381^st	595	36.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Butler Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1595	52	11	27	0	5	1690
2017	1561	49	16	32	0	11	1669
2018	1500	34	12	24	0	18	1588
2019	1377	33	11	20	0	23	1464
2020	1363	26	9	18	2	26	1444
2021	1384	28	13	18	1	35	1479
2022	1383	22	12	20	2	42	1481
2023	1835	34	9	41	5	65	1989
2024	1808	35	11	41	4	69	1968

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1690	99.0	17.0	28.6
2017	1669	95.0	17.5	21.6
2018	1588	91.5	17.3	21.4
2019	1464	90.0	16.2	22.3
2020	1444	88.9	16.2	21.7
2021	1479	82.2	17.9	25.8
2022	1481	82.8	17.8	24.9
2023	1989	110.4	18.0	30.9
2024	1968	116.7	16.8	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Butler Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1690	99.0	17.0	28.6
2017	1669	95.0	17.5	21.6
2018	1588	91.5	17.3	21.4
2019	1464	90.0	16.2	22.3
2020	1444	88.9	16.2	21.7
2021	1479	82.2	17.9	25.8
2022	1481	82.8	17.8	24.9
2023	1989	110.4	18.0	30.9
2024	1968	116.7	16.8	41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Butler Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$108 (0.7%)	$16,021 (99.3%)	$16,129
2020	$128 (0.8%)	$16,196 (99.2%)	$16,324
2021	$585 (3.8%)	$14,874 (96.2%)	$15,458
2022	$676 (4.3%)	$14,974 (95.7%)	$15,650

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler Area Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 359^th of 674 High schools	32.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Butler Area Senior High School)	79.3	38.1	41.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Butler Area Senior High School)	77.4	45.9	31.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Butler Area Senior High School)	80.4	61.5	18.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1464	1989	35.9%
African American	33	34	3%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	11	9	18.2%
Hispanic	20	41	105%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1377	1835	33.3%
Two or More Races	23	65	182.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.3%	30.9%	8.6%

Schools Near Butler Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Butler Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	120 Campus Lane	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	1,968	117	16.8	41.3%	1,808 (91.9%)	35 (1.8%)	41 (2.1%)	11 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (3.5%)	50.5	384^th of 686 public high schools	44.0%		52.4	359^th of 674 public high schools	46.7%	25	40.6	48.6	58.4									$15,650	$676	$14,974
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School	Public	9-12	210 Campus Lane	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(724) 282-0735	17	21	.8	82.4%	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9	609^th of 686 public high schools	11.2%					(n/a)	13.2	23.3	24.1
Knoch High School	Public	9-12	345 Knoch Rd	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 352-1700	721	48	15.0	32.9%	702 (97.4%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	52.5	366^th of 686 public high schools	46.6%		53.1	354^th of 674 public high schools	47.5%	12	25.1	57.4	64.3									$17,394	$903	$16,491
Seneca Valley High School	Public	9-12	128 Seneca School Rd	Harmony	16037	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-6041	2,294	171	13.3	23.3%	2,006 (87.4%)	44 (1.9%)	89 (3.9%)	66 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (3.9%)	65.3	246^th of 686 public high schools	64.1%		75.3	149^th of 674 public high schools	77.9%	97	40.6	64.9	65.3									$19,000	$617	$18,383
Mars Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	520 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-1581	1,048	96	10.9	12.1%	981 (93.6%)	9 (0.9%)	24 (2.3%)	30 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	84.1	88^th of 686 public high schools	87.2%		80.6	109^th of 674 public high schools	83.8%	21	59.5	71.6	77.0									$13,920	$236	$13,683
Karns City High School	Public	7-12	1446 Kittanning Pike	Karns City	16041	Butler County	Karns City Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 756-2030	650	47	13.8	45.5%	634 (97.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	37.2	476^th of 686 public high schools	30.6%		55.2	338^th of 674 public high schools	49.9%	138	37.9	39.6	50.0	20.0	23.1	21.6	69.5	69.5	48.9	62.5	55.7	$21,677	$700	$20,977
Moniteau Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1810 W Sunbury Rd	West Sunbury	16061	Butler County	Moniteau School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 637-2091	550	40	13.9	100.0%	534 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	59.1	306^th of 686 public high schools	55.4%		52.1	362^nd of 674 public high schools	46.3%	56	37.7	47.0	75.7	32.0	14.2	23.6	52.9	52.9	47.4	55.3	51.1	$19,187	$768	$18,420
Slippery Rock Area High School	Public	9-12	201 Kiester Rd	Slippery Rock	16057	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 794-2960	640	53	11.9	40.8%	602 (94.1%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.0%)	80.2	113^th of 686 public high schools	83.5%		73.7	168^th of 674 public high schools	75.1%	55	57.6	60.5	80.3									$12,971	$38	$12,934
Pine-Richland High School	Public	9-12	700 Warrendale Rd	Gibsonia	15044	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-4444	1,432	102	14.0	9.8%	1,241 (86.7%)	19 (1.3%)	45 (3.1%)	82 (5.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.8%)	96.6	8^th of 686 public high schools	98.8%		96	9^th of 674 public high schools	98.7%	1	76.6	87.2	94.7									$18,809	$560	$18,250
Freeport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	625 South Pike Rd	Freeport	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-5143	527	39	13.5	26.9%	502 (95.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	94.4	22^nd of 686 public high schools	96.8%		87.6	59^th of 674 public high schools	91.2%	37	76.9	79.4	89.2									$17,967	$352	$17,615

Frequently Asked Questions about Butler Area Senior High School

What district is Butler Area Senior High School in?

Butler Area School District

How many students attend Butler Area Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,968 students attended Butler Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Butler Area Senior High School?

Students at Butler Area Senior High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Butler Area Senior High School a good school?

Butler Area Senior High School ranks 384^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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