For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,985 students in 16001, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in 16001, PA are Butler Area Sr. High School and Butler County Area Vocational Technical School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 16001 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 16001, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 16001 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Butler Area Sr. High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 16001, PA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,968 students
Rank: #22.
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
16001, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: 7-8
| 1,080 students
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Grades: 5-6
| 824 students
102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Grades: K-6
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 16001, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in 16001, PA include Butler Area Sr. High School and Butler County Area Vocational Technical School.
How many public high schools are located in 16001?
2 public high schools are located in 16001.
What is the racial composition of students in 16001?
16001 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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