Summary:
The 16121 zip code in Pennsylvania is home to a single high school, Farrell Area High School/Ums, which serves students in grades 9-12 within the Farrell Area School District. Based on the available data, this school appears to be underperforming compared to state averages, with significantly lower proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and Keystone Exams.
Farrell Area High School/Ums has a very high percentage of students (98.55%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has relatively high spending per student ($43,936) and a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of resources but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.
The school's performance metrics, such as test scores and graduation rates, are significantly below the state averages, and its SchoolDigger ranking and star rating are also quite low compared to other Pennsylvania high schools. This trend of declining performance over the past few years is concerning and suggests that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Farrell Area High School/Ums.
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