Shaler Area High School
School Overview
Shaler Area High School is a public school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Shaler Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,362 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 109 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,362 students are attending Shaler Area High School. By gender, there are 689 and 673 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Shaler Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 129 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 123 | 56 | 67 |
| IDEA program | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 129 | 60 | 69 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 109 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Shaler Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 109 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 109 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 1.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 341 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 17,215 Households |
| Population | 38,225 |
| Male | 19,213 |
| Female | 19,139 |
| Child Population | 9,687 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,331 Units |
| Average House Value | $161,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $840 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.60% |
| Average Household Income | $66,601 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 97.11% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Shaler Area High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 154 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 299 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Shaler Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 154 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 96 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 112 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 299 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Shaler Area School District
In Shaler Area School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania
68 private schools are serving students in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.