Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School's student population of 26 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1865 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler County Area Vocational Technical School's ranking?
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is ranked #1865 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Butler County Area Vocational Technical School often compared to?
Butler County Area Vocational Technical Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butler Area Ihs, Butler Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Butler County Area Vocational Technical School?
26 students attend Butler County Area Vocational Technical School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Butler County Area Vocational Technical School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler County Area Vocational Technical School?
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Butler County Area Vocational Technical School offer ?
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler County Area Vocational Technical School part of?
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School is part of Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School District.
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