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Schools in Shaler Township · Shaler Area School District

Shaler Township’s public schools outscore 81% of Pennsylvania districts

42% of students in Shaler Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Shaler Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#279of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 9 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 6 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 10 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$22.4K
▲ 3% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.2
PA 13.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
3,689 students on the public path
In brief

Shaler Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $22,405 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Shaler Area MS, then Shaler Area HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Montessori Center Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Shaler Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 81% of Pennsylvania school districts, #279 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1517)Better than 79%
Towns in Allegheny County (40)Better than 30%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,934 test results and a graduating class of 314 could put Shaler Township anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Shaler Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,864 in math, 2,005 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Shaler Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–33 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A
7–8Shaler Area MSShaler Area School DistrictC+
9–12Shaler Area HSShaler Area School DistrictC

Shaler Township’s public schools are run by Shaler Area School District, which also serves Etna, Millvale and Reserve. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Shaler Area School DistrictGrades K–12 · 7 schools · 3,800 students, down 3% since 2020–21 · 12.2 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$22,405PA $21,758 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 55.1% · 2005 students tested
Math42%
State average 36.1% · 1864 students tested

Shaler Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Shaler Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Shaler TownshipA−Shaler Area
EtnaA−Shaler Area
MillvaleA−Shaler Area
HamptonA+Hampton Township
RossANorth Hills
PittsburghCPittsburgh
O'HaraA+Fox Chapel Area
ReserveA−Shaler Area
SharpsburgA+Fox Chapel Area
IndianaA+Fox Chapel Area

3 of the 9 neighbors share Shaler Area with Shaler Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Shaler Township

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Shaler Townshipby address
Scott Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Glenshaw
A−
394 students15:1Rate it →
Burchfield Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Allison Park
A
339 students13:1Rate it →
Marzolf Primary Sch
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Pittsburgh
A−
337 students13:1Rate it →
Shaler Area El Sch
Middle · Grades 4–6 · Glenshaw
C+
870 students13:1Rate it →
Shaler Area MS
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Glenshaw
C+
589 students11:1Rate it →
Shaler Area HS
High · Grades 9–12 · Pittsburgh
C
1,160 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Montessori Center Academy
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Glenshaw
Private · Nonsectarian
43 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Shaler Township’s schools

Are Shaler Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Shaler Township children attend outscore 81% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #279 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Shaler Township in?

Shaler Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,800 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Shaler Township kids go to high school?

Shaler Area HS in Pittsburgh, with 1,160 students; its own test results earn a C.

What is Shaler Township’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Shaler Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Shaler Township spend per student?

$22,405 in Shaler Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Shaler Township?

Yes: Montessori Center Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 43 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.