Sharpsville Area SHS

301 Blue Devil Way
Sharpsville, PA 16150

www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us

357 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sharpsville Area Senior High School, located at 301 Blue Devil Way in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sharpsville Area School District. Known locally for the "Blue Devil" mascot, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Mercer County. It focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts, and student organizations. The school's administration and faculty prioritize a supportive learning environment that fosters personal growth and civic responsibility. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us.

357

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharpsville Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	8
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	11

White
324 (90.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Black
10 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	Sharpsville Area SD
Phone:	(724)962-7861
Website:	http://www.sharpsville.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
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 99

Grade 10 81

Grade 11 94

Grade 12 83