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Derry Area Senior High School

Q: Is Derry Area Senior High School a good school?

Derry Area Senior High School ranks 381 st of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

381^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 44% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Derry Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Derry, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 588. The school is part of the Derry Area School District, which is ranked 266 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Derry Area Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 102 out of 537 Pennsylvania high schools in 2020-2021 (rated 4 stars) to a low of 395 out of 686 in 2023-2024 (rated 2 stars). The school's performance across different student subgroups has also varied, with White students and low socioeconomic status students generally performing better than disabled students. Derry Area Senior High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.5% to 94.4% in recent years, and a low dropout rate between 0.6% and 1.6%.

When comparing Derry Area Senior High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School, which is 15.52 miles away, consistently outperforms Derry Area Senior High School in terms of statewide ranking and test scores, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. On the other hand, Jeannette High School, which is 15.67 miles away, generally underperforms Derry Area Senior High School across various metrics. Additionally, Derry Area Senior High School has a high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, ranging from 29.29% to 100% in recent years, suggesting a relatively low socioeconomic status among its student population.

598

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,464

Per pupil spending ?

98.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

988 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627-7604

(724) 694-2780

District: Derry Area School District

Feeder schools for Derry Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Grandview Elementary School
Middle:	Derry Area Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 59th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Pennsylvania avg52%

381^st of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

266^th of 606Derry Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	381 of 681	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.6	395 of 686	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.3	295 of 674	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.1	346 of 634	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	78.5	102 of 537	81.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	281 of 693	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.4	301 of 673	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.0	297 of 663	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.5	308 of 677	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.6	276 of 680	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.6	306 of 580	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	63.2	224 of 591	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.7	120 of 664	81.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.9	183 of 660	72.3%	★★★★☆
2010	51.8	382 of 649	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	65.6	226 of 632	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.4	202 of 621	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.2	206 of 615	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.8	142 of 604	76.5%	★★★★☆
2005	71.5	164 of 593	72.3%	★★★★☆
2004	80.3	101 of 590	82.9%	★★★★☆
2003	72.7	147 of 583	74.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	20.3	439 of 524	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	33.5	322 of 513	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.5	208 of 502	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	51.4	364 of 657	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	352 of 665	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.8	358 of 651	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.7	322 of 664	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.1	208 of 652	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	393 of 660	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	410 of 662	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	33.9	407 of 583	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.1	398 of 595	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	305 of 577	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)45th percentile~ school

Female (2025)45th percentile~ school

Male (2025)40th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2025)16th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature68%+6 vs state

Biology43%-6 vs state

Algebra I35%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Derry Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	988 North Chestnut St Ext	Derry	15627	Westmoreland County	Derry Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 694-2780	598	45	13.1	98.3%	560 (93.6%)	7 (1.2%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	49.4	381^st of 681 public high schools	44.1%		48.6	395^th of 686 public high schools	42.4%	14	35.0	42.9	68.2							$19,464	$1,141	$18,323
Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	4904 Route 982	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-9788	6	18	.3		5 (83.3%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dr Robert Ketterer Charter School Inc	Public, Charter	6-12	1133 Village Way	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Dr Robert Ketterer Charter School Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(724) 537-9110	127	30	4.2	97.6%	93 (73.2%)	15 (11.8%)	10 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)								(n/a)										$177	$34	$143
Greater Latrobe Senior High School	Public	9-12	131 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4225	1,115	66	16.8	36.7%	1,027 (92.1%)	4 (0.4%)	24 (2.2%)	16 (1.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.5%)	74.5	167^th of 681 public high schools	75.5%		72	186^th of 686 public high schools	72.9%	19	58.2	59.7	70.0							$17,658	$837	$16,822
Ligonier Valley High School	Public	9-12	40 Springer Rd	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-9531	434	36	12.1	47.0%	410 (94.5%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	31.9	491^st of 681 public high schools	27.9%		65.9	240^th of 686 public high schools	65.0%	251	19.2	33.7	61.7							$24,428	$950	$23,478
River Valley High School	Public	9-12	100 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 459-8882	427	35	12.0	97.9%	386 (90.4%)	6 (1.4%)	16 (3.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	54.6	342^nd of 681 public high schools	49.8%		51.9	374^th of 686 public high schools	45.5%	32	54.8	42.1	58.5							$26,167	$03	$26,163
Greensburg-Salem High School	Public	9-12	65 Mennel Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 832-2900	784	59	13.4	100.3%	625 (79.7%)	54 (6.9%)	42 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.1%)	43.3	436^th of 681 public high schools	36.0%		52	372^nd of 686 public high schools	45.8%	64	36.4	43.9	56.9							$18,125	$1,783	$16,341
Homer-Center Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	70 Wildcat Ln	Homer City	15748	Indiana County	Homer-Center School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 479-8026	392	32	12.3	50.5%	372 (94.9%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	72.4	188^th of 681 public high schools	72.4%		63.3	259^th of 686 public high schools	62.2%	71	56.4	57.0	70.4	26.1	59.3	44.0	58.7	70.9	65.4	$20,072	$823	$19,249
Hempfield Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	4345 State Route 136	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 834-9000	1,228	70	17.4	35.4%	1,145 (93.2%)	8 (0.7%)	16 (1.3%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.5%)	79	128^th of 681 public high schools	81.2%		81.2	105^th of 686 public high schools	84.7%	23	62.0	56.3	79.1							$17,472	$645	$16,827
Jeannette High School	Public	7-12	800 Florida Ave	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Jeannette City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 523-5591	405	32	12.8	88.4%	245 (60.5%)	57 (14.1%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (21.0%)	17.8	561^st of 681 public high schools	17.6%		44.1	438^th of 686 public high schools	36.2%	123	31.0	15.5	40.7	14.0	24.6	20.0	36.0	33.3	34.5	$14,602	$1,350	$13,253

Frequently Asked Questions about Derry Area Senior High School

Is Derry Area Senior High School a good school?

Derry Area Senior High School ranks 381^st of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Derry Area Senior High School?

Derry Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grandview Elementary School
Middle : Derry Area Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Derry Area Senior High School?

Students at Derry Area Senior High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Derry Area Senior High School in?

Derry Area School District

How many students attend Derry Area Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 598 students attended Derry Area Senior High School.

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