Farrell Area HS/UMS

281 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Farrell Area High School and Middle School, located on Roemer Boulevard in Farrell, Pennsylvania, serves as the educational hub for the Farrell Area School District. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to address the individual needs of their students, fostering both intellectual growth and personal character development within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a significant role in the social fabric of the city of Farrell. The campus hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs and student organizations, which encourage school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional core curriculum with opportunities for student involvement, Farrell Area High School and Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future.

281

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farrell Area HS/UMS
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	12
Black	200
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

Black
200 (71.2%)
White
33 (11.7%)
Two or More
32 (11.4%)
Hispanic
12 (4.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Farrell Area SD
Phone:	(724)346-6585
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 56

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 36