Serving 281 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farrell Area High School/ums ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Farrell Area High School/ums's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Farrell Area High School/ums 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 Farrell Area High School/ums is 0.47, 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
#2437 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
71%
14%
White
12%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farrell Area High School/ums's ranking?
Farrell Area High School/ums is ranked #2437 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Farrell Area High School/ums often compared to?
Farrell Area High School/umsis often viewed alongside schools like Sharon High School, Hickory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Farrell Area High School/ums?
The graduation rate of Farrell Area High School/ums is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Farrell Area High School/ums?
281 students attend Farrell Area High School/ums.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Farrell Area High School/ums students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farrell Area High School/ums?
Farrell Area High School/ums has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farrell Area High School/ums offer ?
Farrell Area High School/ums offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Farrell Area High School/ums part of?
Farrell Area High School/ums is part of Farrell Area School District.
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