Freedom Area SHS

366 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Freedom Area Senior High School, located at 1190 Bulldog Dr in Freedom, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Freedom Area School District. As a member of the local community, the school is central to the district’s mission of preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective courses designed to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in a robust array of extracurricular activities. The "Bulldogs" maintain a strong school spirit, supported by a variety of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student organizations that help build leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By providing these diverse avenues for personal and academic growth, Freedom Area Senior High School remains a focal point for student development within the Beaver County area.

366

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Area SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
329 (89.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.5%)
Hispanic
14 (3.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Freedom Area SD
Phone:	(724)775-7400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 101

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 99

Grade 12 80