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Derry Area Senior High School

Derry Area SD · Westmoreland County · 988 North Chestnut St Ext, Derry, PA 15627.0

(724)694-2780

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5/10
#352
Rank 352 out of 625
Top 56%
English Language Arts7/10 · #198 · 69th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #453 · 28th percentile
Science4/10 · #419 · 32nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Derry Area Senior High School sits in the small borough of Derry, tucked into the rolling hills of Westmoreland County about an hour east of Pittsburgh — the kind of tight-knit community where Friday night football still means something. The school shows real strength in English, where students perform well above the state midpoint, even as math and science scores leave room for growth. Families who value small-town roots, community connection, and a school where kids aren't just a number will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

135 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
129 (96%)
Multiple Races
5 (4%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged64 (47%)
Students with Disabilities24 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

599
Enrollment
53.3
Teachers (FTE)
11.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

95.6%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.

10
AP Courses
offered
16.7%
AP Participation
of students
97
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 · #395 · 41st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found