Shaler Area El Sch vs Shaler Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaler Area El Sch
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 4–6
870 students
Shaler Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
| Measure | Shaler Area El Sch Glenshaw, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #127 of 521 | #98 of 618 |
| National rank | #2657 of 15,369 | #1287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 870 | 1,160 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | Glenshaw | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaler Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.4).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 37.1%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.8).
- •Shaler Area HS is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 870.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shaler Area El Sch better than Shaler Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Shaler Area HS ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shaler Area El Sch and Shaler Area HS?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Glenshaw and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaler Area El Sch: 870. Shaler Area HS: 1,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaler Area El Sch and Shaler Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area El Sch is 127th of 521 and Shaler Area HS is 98th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).