FARRELL AREA HS/UMS
Farrell Area HS/UMS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Farrell Area SD school district, located in Farrell, PA with about 317 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Farrell Area HS/UMS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Farrell Area High School and Middle School, located on Roemer Boulevard in Farrell, Pennsylvania, serves as the educational hub for the Farrell Area School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to address the individual needs of their students, fostering both intellectual growth and personal character development within the local community.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays a significant role in the social fabric of the city of Farrell. The campus hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs and student organizations, which encourage school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional core curriculum with opportunities for student involvement, Farrell Area High School and Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future.
For more information, contact Farrell Area HS/UMS at (724) 346-6585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Farrell, PA 16121-1756
(724) 346-6585
FARRELL AREA HS/UMS is a public Title I school in Farrell, PA with about 317 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Farrell Area SD
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 26.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 317 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FARRELL AREA HS/UMS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.1%
- White
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.