Derry Area Shs
School Overview
Derry Area Shs is a public school located in Derry, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Derry Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 77% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 605 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 42 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 605 students are attending Derry Area Shs. By gender, there are 329 and 276 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Derry Area Shs offers the gifted and talented program. Total 27 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 15 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 42 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Derry Area Shs and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 42 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 42 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.4% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 303 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 1 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 7,209 Households |
| Population | 16,548 |
| Male | 8,699 |
| Female | 8,434 |
| Child Population | 3,811 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,113 Units |
| Average House Value | $128,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $674 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $54,899 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.08% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Derry Area Shs offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 71 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 120 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Derry Area Shs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 44 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 120 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at Derry Area Shs. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Derry Area School District
In Derry Area School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.