SHALER AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Shaler Area HS is a public high school that is part of the Shaler Area SD school district, located in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,357 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 107 teachers, Shaler Area HS 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.
Shaler Area High School, located in the suburban community of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Shaler Area School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes core coursework, honors classes, and Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive WPIAL athletics to clubs focused on the arts, technology, and community service.
The school is a focal point of the Shaler community, characterized by a commitment to school spirit and student development. The facility at Wible Run Road houses modern educational spaces intended to foster collaboration and technological literacy. By providing a wide array of support services and elective programming, Shaler Area High School aims to cultivate an inclusive environment where students can explore their individual interests while meeting the challenges of a traditional high school education.
For more information, contact Shaler Area HS at (412) 492-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsburgh, PA 15209-1133
(412) 492-1200
SHALER AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA with about 1,357 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Shaler Area SD
- Total Students:
- 1,357
- Teachers:
- 107
- 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
* 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 1,357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHALER AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.