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Sharon High School vs. Farrell Area High School/ums

Should you attend Sharon High School or Farrell Area High School/ums? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sharon High School
1129 E State St
Sharon, PA 16146
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Farrell Area High School/ums
1700 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sharon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 539 students in grades 9-12, Sharon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 275 students in grades 7-12, Farrell Area High School/ums ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
539 students
275 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Farrell Area High School/ums over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharon High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Farrell Area High School/ums.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharon High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Farrell Area High School/ums over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sharon High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sharon City School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area High School/ums with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Farrell Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1373 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2437 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sharon High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Farrell Area High School/ums, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area High School/ums who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area High School/ums who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharon High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Farrell Area High School/ums who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sharon High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Farrell Area High School/ums with the average graduation rate observed in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sharon High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Farrell Area High School/ums by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
46
Grade 8 Students
-
47
Grade 9 Students
163
57
Grade 10 Students
133
42
Grade 11 Students
113
39
Grade 12 Students
130
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sharon City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sharon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sharon City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Farrell Area High School/ums, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sharon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sharon City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Farrell Area High School/ums, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sharon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sharon City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Farrell Area High School/ums, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sharon High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sharon City School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Farrell Area High School/ums, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Farrell Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sharon High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Farrell Area High School/ums, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sharon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Farrell Area High School/ums, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sharon High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sharon City School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Farrell Area High School/ums, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Farrell Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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