Derry Area SHS

988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627

581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Derry Area Senior High School is a public secondary institution located in Derry, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Derry Area School District. As the primary high school for the community, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. The school is situated in a suburban/rural setting in Westmoreland County and plays a significant role in the local community by fostering both educational development and school spirit through its various athletic and student-led organizations.

In addition to its core academic programming, Derry Area Senior High School emphasizes preparation for life after graduation, whether students intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to supporting student growth through extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for the district, working to balance traditional academic standards with the evolving needs of its student body in the Derry region.

581

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derry Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	551
Hispanic	2
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
551 (94.8 %)
Two or More
16 (2.8 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.3 %)
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:	Derry Area SD
Phone:	(724)694-2780
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 141

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 139