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Butler Area Senior High School

Butler Area SD · Butler County · 120 Campus Lane, Butler, PA 16001.0

(724)287-8721

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4/10
#420
Rank 420 out of 625
Top 67%
English Language Arts4/10 · #430 · 32nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #333 · 47th percentile
Science3/10 · #451 · 27th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Butler Area Senior High School sits in the heart of Butler, a small western Pennsylvania city about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh with a tight-knit, working-class character and a strong sense of local pride. The school shows relative strength in math compared to its other subjects, which could appeal to families with kids who lean toward technical or trades-oriented paths — fitting for a region with deep roots in manufacturing and industry. Families who value community connection and Friday night football over suburban polish will likely feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

445 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
413 (93%)
Multiple Races
19 (4%)
Other
13 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged151 (34%)
Students with Disabilities77 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,956
Enrollment
135.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93%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.

17
AP Courses
offered
15.7%
AP Participation
of students
313
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 Programs7/10 · #253 · 62nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found