Beaver Area SHS

644 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Beaver Area Senior High School, located on Gypsy Glen Road in Beaver, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Beaver Area School District. The school is known for fostering a competitive and supportive academic environment, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing schools in Beaver County. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, diverse elective options, and a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Beaver Area High School maintains a strong reputation for its vibrant school spirit and community engagement. The school features a wide range of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led organizations that encourage well-rounded student development. With its focus on rigorous standards and community values, the school remains a cornerstone of the Beaver community, dedicated to equipping its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for long-term achievement.

644

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaver Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	13
Black	13
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
596 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.0 %)
Black
13 (2.0 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaver Area SD
Phone:	(724)774-0251
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	644
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 174

Grade 10 159

Grade 11 141

Grade 12 170