Shaler Area High School

Shaler Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
381 Wible Run Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
Shaler Township Neighborhood
Shaler Area School District
3.6
1.9
1,225 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
95.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
312:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
89.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 274 Students
Duquesne University 151 Students
Slippery Rock University 145 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 127 Students
Penn State 123 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 90 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 77 Students
Community College of Allegheny County 75 Students
Point Park University 66 Students
Temple University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 68 Students
Biology 62 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students
English 26 Students
Early Childhood Education 25 Students
Education 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 222 Reviews
4.0 Alum
10/16/2024
I would like more help for students struggling with mental health often the counselors brush off the idea and only focus on college planning. I really loved the amount of elective options and the AP classes also programs to help students explore future careers.
5.0 Senior
10/9/2024
My experience at high school was very positive. The best parts are definitely the staff and how welcomed they make you feel. Not only are they your teachers but they help you with any questions you have, they are honestly the best. The worse part is probably lunch options, they don't give many options and it is very repetitive with each lunch. I am picky but I hope in the future it can be better.
5.0 Senior
3/7/2023
Shaler High school has helped me become a very well rounded student. The guidance counselor's are absolutely amazing and have put me on the right path for my future. I can not say anything bad about Shaler; I am the person I am today because of my school.
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1.9 7 Reviews
1.0 student
1/4/2025
I was a FORMER student of SAHS, and a current drop out. I think that alone tells you everything you need to know about the school, but I'll keep going. Never once did I feel accommodated or cared for as a student here. I spent a lot of my school days in the guidance counselor (I have extreme mental...
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2.0 parent
7/24/2021
At this school you will never achieve what you have planned to. Between the lack of support from teachers and administration your student will never be able to get the help needed to get anywhere.Homework: The type of homework they give will not teach you anything. It is all just work that the teach...
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1.0 parent
1/22/2021
This is the school you attend to stay AVERAGE. Nothing great happens here. NOTHING. The principals are average, the teachers are average, the coaches are average......There is much satisfaction in mediocrity. If you strive for excellence, or if you just have a choice, move just a bit more to the nor...
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2.0 teacher
1/29/2020
Abysmal. Unsure of how any student who graduates from this district is prepared for higher education. If they are, it is DESPITE their high school experience, not because of it.
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