Butler Area Senior High School is a coeducational public senior high school in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States, serving grades 9–12. The school has a Butler, Pennsylvania post office address. It is the senior high school for the Butler Area School District.
Serving 1,968 students in grades 9-12, Butler Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Butler Area Sr. High School's student population of 1,968 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Butler Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler Area Sr. High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Golden Tornado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Butler Area Sr. High School is ranked #508 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Butler Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Butler Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Valley High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School, Knoch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Butler Area Sr. High School is 87%, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Butler Area Sr. High School?
1,968 students attend Butler Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Butler Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Butler Area Sr. High School?
Butler Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler Area Sr. High School offer ?
Butler Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Butler Area Sr. High School part of?
Butler Area Sr. High School is part of Butler Area School District.
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