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Burrell High School

Burrell SD · Westmoreland County · 1021 Puckety Church Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068.0

(724)334-1403

3/10
#446
Rank 446 out of 625
Top 71%
English Language Arts3/10 · #451 · 28th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #373 · 40th percentile
Science3/10 · #478 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lower Burrell sits in the hills of Westmoreland County, a quiet western Pennsylvania community where a strong sense of local pride runs deep. Burrell High School draws from that tight-knit roots, and while its academic scores land in the lower tier statewide, it tends to appeal to families rooted in the area who value community connections and small-school familiarity over high-pressure competition. Families considering the school should weigh the relatively modest academic profile — particularly in English and Science — against the close community feel that smaller districts in this part of the Allegheny Valley often offer.

Student Demographics

139 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (92%)
Multiple Races
8 (6%)
African American
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged30 (22%)
Students with Disabilities19 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

566
Enrollment
39.5
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
21.9%
AP Participation
of students
127
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #361 · 46th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found