Shaler Area HS vs Shaler Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shaler Area HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students
Shaler Area MS
Glenshaw · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students
| Measure | Shaler Area HS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Shaler Area MS Glenshaw, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 618 | #190 of 521 |
| National rank | #1287 of 16,910 | #3961 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,160 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Pittsburgh | Glenshaw |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaler Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 67.2).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Shaler Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 41.1%).
- •Shaler Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Shaler Area HS is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 589.
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 HS better than Shaler Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Shaler Area HS ranks higher (79.9 vs 67.2 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 HS and Shaler Area MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pittsburgh and Glenshaw in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shaler Area HS: 1,160. Shaler Area MS: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shaler Area HS and Shaler Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Shaler Area HS is 98th of 618 and Shaler Area MS is 190th of 521 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).