Top Rankings
Shaler Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,800 students in Shaler Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Shaler Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,800 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shaler Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#169 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
87%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,672 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,507
$23,724
Spending / Student
$23,672
$23,146
Best Shaler Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marzolf Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Marzolf Road Ext
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Burchfield Primary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Burchfield Rd
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Allison Park, PA 15101
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Scott Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 Scott Ave
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Reserve Primary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2107 Lonsdale St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 492-1200
Gr: K-3 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Shaler Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
381 Wible Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Pittsburgh, PA 15209
(412) 492-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Shaler Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 Scott Avenue
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 491-1200
Gr: 4-6 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Shaler Area Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1810 Mt Royal Blvd
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Glenshaw, PA 15116
(412) 492-1200
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,800 students.
What is the rank of Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District is ranked #167 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shaler Area School District?
87% of Shaler Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shaler Area School District?
Shaler Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Shaler Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,672 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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