BUTLER AREA SHS

Butler Area SHS is a public high school that is part of the Butler Area SD school district, located in Butler, PA with about 1,588 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 91 teachers, Butler Area SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Butler Area Senior High School, located at 120 Campus Lane in Butler, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Butler Area School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core curriculum subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective opportunities. Its mission focuses on fostering student growth through both academic rigor and participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations.

The school prides itself on a supportive learning environment that emphasizes the development of critical thinking, communication, and technological literacy. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, Butler Area SHS strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of responsibility and school spirit. For students and parents seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative updates, the school maintains an official web presence through its dedicated page on the Edline platform.

For more information, contact Butler Area SHS at (724) 287-8721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001-2662
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BUTLER AREA SHS is a public school in Butler, PA with about 1,588 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Butler Area SD
Total Students:
1,588
Teachers:
91.52
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,588 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUTLER AREA SHS is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.8%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.