District Overview
Located at 982 N Chestnut Street Ext in Derry, Pennsylvania, the Derry Area School District is an open, traditional public school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Operating three active school facilities, the district delivers a complete K–12 educational pathway spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic landscape, the district educates a total student body of 1,809 learners, consisting of 932 male and 877 female students. The student population brings together a variety of backgrounds, comprising 1,667 White students, 77 multiracial students, 33 Hispanic students, and 29 Black students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation.

To maintain high standards of learning and student care across its campuses, the Derry Area School District employs a broad administrative and educational network totaling over 556 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a robust teaching staff of nearly 282 full-time equivalent educators, supported by 28 instructional aides and more than 246 dedicated support personnel. Grade cohorts remain steadily structured across the district, ranging from 128 kindergarteners to 162 graduating high school seniors. Community members, prospective families, and researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their website at http://dasd.us or by calling their main office at (724) 694-1401.
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Total Schools
1,809
Total Students
281.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derry Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White1,667
Hispanic33
Black29
Two or More77
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,667 (92.2%)
  • Two or More
    77 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (1.8%)
  • Black
    29 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Derry Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,809*
Teachers (FTE):281.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Derry Area SD
Found 3 Schools