Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Summary:

Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Butler, Pennsylvania, with just 22 students enrolled. Despite its small size, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking near the bottom of Pennsylvania high schools and receiving only 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with just 13.2% of students proficient in Algebra I, 23.3% in Biology, and 24.1% in Literature on the Keystone Exams. This low academic achievement is likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of low-income students, ranking 595 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools in this category. However, the school does perform relatively well in serving disabled students, ranking 151 out of 513 schools in this subgroup. Surrounding high schools like Deer Lakes High School, Slippery Rock Area High School, and Pine-Richland High School significantly outperform Butler County Area Vocational Technical School on academic measures.

The school's small size, with a very low student-teacher ratio, suggests it may struggle to provide individualized attention and resources to its students. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, indicating a worsening academic performance relative to other Pennsylvania high schools. This, combined with the school's inconsistent proficiency rates, highlights the need for significant improvements in its educational program and resources to better support student success. The school's challenges are further compounded by its location within the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School District, which is ranked 560 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 9-12

210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001-2664

(724) 282-0735

District: Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

SchoolDigger Rank:
609^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 0.8

Number of students: 17

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks worse than 88.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is 0.8. (See more...)

Compare Butler County Area Vocational Technical School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Butler County Area Vocational Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County Area Vocational Technical School 609^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Butler County Area Vocational Technical School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School 560^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Rank History for all students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	4.56	634^th	693	8.5%
2022	2.01	631^st	634	0.5%
2024	9.00	609^th	686	11.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.58	595^th	664	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.45	532^nd	665	20.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.00	151^st	513	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.04	614^th	662	7.3%

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Rank History for White students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.67	580^th	595	2.5%

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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 County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1992	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2007	885	11	9	14	5	n/a	n/a	924
2009	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2010	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2011	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2017	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0
2018	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	21
2022	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	13
2023	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	22
2024	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	17

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	16.8	0.0	n/a
1990	0	17.2	0.0	n/a
1991	0	17.6	0.0	n/a
1992	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	17.8	0.0	n/a
2005	0	17.0	0.0	n/a
2006	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
2007	924	21.0	44.0	n/a
2009	0	22.0	n/a	n/a
2010	0	23.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	20.3	n/a	n/a
2012	0	21.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
2017	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2018	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2019	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2020	0	19.8	0.0	n/a
2021	21	19.8	1.0	14.3
2022	13	18.8	0.6	23.1
2023	22	20.8	1.0	n/a
2024	17	21.0	0.8	82.4

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 County Area Vocational Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	0	16.8	0.0	n/a
1990	0	17.2	0.0	n/a
1991	0	17.6	0.0	n/a
1992	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
1993	0	17.8	0.0	n/a
2005	0	17.0	0.0	n/a
2006	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
2007	924	21.0	44.0	n/a
2009	0	22.0	n/a	n/a
2010	0	23.0	0.0	n/a
2011	0	20.3	n/a	n/a
2012	0	21.0	n/a	n/a
2015	0	20.0	0.0	n/a
2016	0	21.0	0.0	n/a
2017	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2018	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2019	0	21.1	0.0	n/a
2020	0	19.8	0.0	n/a
2021	21	19.8	1.0	14.3
2022	13	18.8	0.6	23.1
2023	22	20.8	1.0	n/a
2024	17	21.0	0.8	82.4

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Butler County Area Vocational Technical School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 634^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 631^st of 634 High schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Literature (Butler County Area Vocational Technical School)	0	27.3	27.3%
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	0	22
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	22
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Butler County Area Vocational Technical 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 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
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
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

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Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 17 students attended Butler County Area Vocational Technical School.

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Students at Butler County Area Vocational Technical School are 100% White.

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