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| streetaddress = 382 Wible Run Road |
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| city = [[Shaler Township, Pennsylvania|Shaler Township]] |
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| district = [[Shaler Area School District]] |
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| principal = Timothy Royal |
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| teaching_staff = 95<ref name="nces2006">{{cite web |title=Shaler Area HS | url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4221200&ID=422120000460 | publisher=National Center for Education Statistics | year=2006 }}</ref> |
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| grades = 9-12<ref name="nces2006">{{cite web |title=Shaler Area HS | url=http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4221200&ID=422120000460 | publisher=National Center for Education Statistics | year=2006 }}</ref> |
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| athletics = [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] class AAA/AAAA |
| athletics = [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] class AAA/AAAA<ref>{{cite web | title=PIAA - Schools - Directory - Shaler Area High School | url=http://www.piaa.org/schools/directory/details.aspx?ID=11375}}</ref> |
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| rival = [[North Hills Senior High School|North Hills]] |
| rival = [[North Hills Senior High School|North Hills]] |
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| nickname = Titans |
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| school_colors = Blue and white |
| school_colors = Blue and white with red as a secondary. |
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| yearbook = The Spectrum |
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| newspaper = The Oracle |
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| established = 1971 |
| established = 1971 |
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| enrollment = 1,487 (2015-16)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4221200&ID=422120000460|title=Shaler Area HS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=December 6, 2018}}</ref> |
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| teaching_staff = 103.10 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> |
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| enrollment = 1,225 (2022-2023)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4221200&ID=422120000460|title=Shaler Area HS|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=September 22, 2024}}</ref> |
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'''Shaler Area High School''' is |
'''Shaler Area High School''' is a high school in [[Shaler Township, Pennsylvania]] (with a [[Pittsburgh]] mailing address). The school employed 124 teachers yielding a student teacher ratio of 1:14. The students' Race/Ethnicity breakdown was: 1,750 Caucasian, 6 Hispanic, 27 Black, 7 Asian Pacific Islander.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics - Common Care Data - Shaler Area High School, 2010</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Shaler Area High School was established in 1971 from the court-ordered merger of Etna borough, Reserve Township, Millvale borough, and Shaler Township high schools. The current building was constructed during 1978 and 1979.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bids $500,0000 below estimates |work=North Hills News Record |date=1978-02-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New Shaler Area High boasts modern facilities, bright surroundings |work=North Hills News Record |date=1979-09-04 }}</ref> |
Shaler Area High School was established in 1971 from the court-ordered merger of Etna borough, Reserve Township, Millvale borough, and Shaler Township high schools. The current building was constructed during 1978 and 1979.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bids $500,0000 below estimates |work=North Hills News Record |date=1978-02-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New Shaler Area High boasts modern facilities, bright surroundings |work=North Hills News Record |date=1979-09-04 }}</ref> |
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In 2006, the school board approved a plan to regroup grades within its schools, including moving ninth grade students to the high school. $30 million in renovations were budgeted to create space for classrooms and to enlarge other school facilities.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jan |last=Adam |title=Shaler Area plans all-day kindergarten, building updates |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06124/687224-54.stm |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=2006-05-04 }}</ref> |
In 2006, the school board approved a plan to regroup grades within its schools, including moving ninth grade students to the high school. $30 million in renovations were budgeted to create space for classrooms and to enlarge other school facilities.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jan |last=Adam |title=Shaler Area plans all-day kindergarten, building updates |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06124/687224-54.stm |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=2006-05-04 }}</ref> |
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==Graduation Rate== |
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In 2011, Shaler Area High School's graduation rate was 93%.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/District/DataTable/c2/103028302 |title=Shaler Area School District AYP Data Table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. The Shaler's rate was 92% for 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237/info/757639 |title=New 4-year Cohort Graduation Rate Calculation Now Being Implemented |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=March 15, 2011}}</ref> |
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;According to traditional graduation rate calculations: |
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*2010 - 96% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/DataTable/c2/103028302/460 |title=Shaler Area High School AYP Report Card Data table |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=October 20, 2010}}</ref> |
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*2009 - 95% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/pa-school-district-statistical-snapshot-database-2008-09-1.864368?appSession=021261913248552&RecordID=&PageID=2&PrevPageID=1&cpipage=2&CPISortType=&CPIorderBy= |title=PA School District Statistical Snapshot Database 2008-09 |author=The Times-Tribune |date=June 27, 2010}}</ref> |
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*2008 - 97% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools/2008-graduation-rates-1.85916?appSession=348261913401460 |title=Allegheny County School Districts Graduation Rates 2008 |author=The Times-Tribune |date=June 25, 2009}}</ref> |
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*2007 - 97% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.papartnerships.org/reports/droppingbackin/tables/Grad_Info_By_District.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507041522/http://www.papartnerships.org/reports/droppingbackin/tables/Grad_Info_By_District.pdf |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2012-05-07 |author=Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children |title=High School Graduation rate 2007 |year=2008 }}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
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In 2011, Shaler Area High School declined to '''Corrective Action II 4th Year''' AYP status due to chronic, low student achievement in reading and mathematics. In 2010, the school was in '''Corrective Action II 3rd Year''' AYP status.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/School/Overview/c2/103028302/460 |title=Shaler Area High School AYP Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> Under the federal [[No Child Left Behind]] law, the school administration was required to notify parents of the poor achievement and to offer the opportunity to transfer to a successful school within the school district. Additionally, the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] required the administration to develop a School Improvement Plan to address the chronic low student achievement. In 2011, the school reported that 14 core courses were taught by teachers who were designated "Non‐Highly Qualified Teachers" under NCLB. Sixteen teachers had emergency certification.<ref>Pennsylvania Department of Education, Professional Qualifications of Teachers Report - Shaler Area High School, September 29, 2011</ref> |
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In 2011, the 11th grade was ranked 50th out of 122 western Pennsylvania high schools based on three years of student academic achievement in [[Pennsylvania System of School Assessment|PSSA]]s in: reading, math writing and science.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/events/pennsylvania_schools/schooldetails.html?DistrictNumber=103028302&SchoolNumber=460 |title=The Rankings: Eleventh grade |author=Pittsburgh Business Times |date=April 4, 2011}}</ref> (Includes schools in: [[Allegheny County, Pennsylvania|Allegheny County]], [[Beaver County, Pennsylvania|Beaver County]], [[Butler County, Pennsylvania|Butler County]], [[Fayette County, Pennsylvania|Fayette County]], [[Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania|Westmoreland County]], and [[Washington County, Pennsylvania|Washington County]]. In 2010, Shaler Area School District ranked 53rd out of 122 high schools in western Pennsylvania. |
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;PSSA Results: |
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'''11th Grade Reading:''' |
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*2011 - 71% on grade level, (13% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> |
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*2010 - 75%, (12% below basic). State - 66% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2009-2010 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2010}}</ref> |
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*2009 - 75% (17% below basic). State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1AEtaWzpF |title=Grading Our Schools database, 2009 PSSA results, |author=The Times-Tribune. |date=September 14, 2009}}</ref> |
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*2008 - 73% (9% below basic). State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2007-2008_pssa_and_ayp_results/507514 |title=2007-2008 PSSA and AYP Results |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=August 15, 2008}}</ref> |
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*2007 - 71% (12% below basic). State - 65% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442/2006-2007_pssa_and_ayp_results/507511 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=PSSA Math and Reading results |year=2007}}</ref> |
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'''11th Grade Math:''' |
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*2011 - 59% on grade level (23% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://paayp.emetric.net/Content/reportcards/RC11S103028302000000460.PDF |title=Shaler Area High School Academic Achievement Report Card 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> |
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*2010 - 62% (21% below basic). State - 59% |
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*2009 - 59% (22% below basic). State - 56%. |
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*2008 - 64% (16% below basic). State - 56% |
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*2007 - 59% (17% below basic). State - 53% |
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'''11th Grade Science:''' |
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*2011 - 48% on grade level (10% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/school_assessments/7442 |title=2010-2011 PSSA results in Science |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 29, 2011}}</ref> |
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*2010 - 50% (12% below basic). State - 39% |
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*2009 - 46% (12% below basic). State - 40% <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thetimes-tribune.com/data-center/grading-our-schools#axzz1AEtaWzpF |title=Grading Our Schools database, 2009 Science PSSA results |author=The Times-Tribune |year=2009}}</ref> |
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*2008 - 45% (11% below basic). State - 39% |
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==College Remediation Rate== |
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According to a [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]] study released in January 2009, '''37% of the Shaler Area High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading''' before they were prepared to take college level courses in the [[Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]] or community colleges.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=space&name=Dir&id=cached&psname=Dir&psid=1&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true&control=DirRepost&rangeFrom=121&rangeTo=140&subfolderID=5358&DirMode=1 |title=Pennsylvania College Remediation Report, |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=January 20, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503011538/http://www.pdehighered.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=space&name=Dir&id=cached&psname=Dir&psid=1&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true&control=DirRepost&rangeFrom=121&rangeTo=140&subfolderID=5358&DirMode=1 |archivedate=May 3, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years.<ref>National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, 2008</ref> Per the [[Pennsylvania Department of Education]], one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English. |
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==SAT Scores== |
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From January to June 2011, 296 Shaler Area School District students took the [[SAT]] exams. The student's Verbal Average Score was 504. The Math average score was 514. The Writing average score was 498.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |title=Public School SAT Scores 2011 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111015105956/http://pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/data_and_statistics/7202/sat_and_act_scores/674663 |archivedate=2011-10-15 |df= }}</ref> Pennsylvania ranked 40th among states with SAT scores: Verbal - 493, Math - 501, Writing - 479.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/policyblog/detail/sat-scores-by-state-2011 |title=SAT Scores State By State - Pennsylvania |author=College Board |date=September 2011}}</ref> In the United States 1.65 million students took the exam in 2011. They averaged 497 (out of 800) verbal, 514 math and 489 in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/09/while_us_sat_scores_dip_across.html |title=While U.S. SAT scores dip across the board, N.J. test-takers hold steady |work=NJ.com |date=September 2011}}</ref> |
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==Dual enrollment== |
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The high school offers a Dual Enrollment program. This state program permits high school students to take courses, at local higher education institutions, to earn college credits. Students remain enrolled at their high school. The courses count towards high school graduation requirements and towards earning a college degree. The students continue to have full access to activities and programs at their high school. The college credits are offered at a deeply discounted rate. The state offered a small grant to assist students in costs for tuition, fees and books <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dual_enrollment/18126 |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Dual Enrollment Guidelines |year=2010}}</ref> Under the Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement, many Pennsylvania colleges and universities accept these credits for students who transfer to their institutions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.patrac.org/ |title=Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Agreement |author=Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |date=March 2010}}</ref> For the 2009-10 funding year, the school district received a state grant of $3,041 for the program.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/dual_enrollment/18126 |title=Dual Enrollment Grants 2009 10 Fall Grants by School District |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2009}}</ref> |
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==Graduation requirements== |
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The Shaler Area School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 24 credits to graduate including: math 3 credits, English 4 credits, Social Studies 4 credits, Science 3 credits, Physical Education 2 credits, Health 1 credit and electives 8 credits. The Shaler Area School District Board of Education amended high school graduation requirements to include a PSSA score in the Advanced or Proficient category on both Reading and Math PSSA tests in the 8th and 11th grades.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sasd.k12.pa.us/uploadedFiles/District/District/strategicplan2002.pdf |title=Shaler Area School District Strategic Plan |author=Shaler Area School District Administration |date=January 8, 2009}}</ref> |
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By Pennsylvania School Board regulations, for the graduating class of 2016, students must demonstrate successful completion of secondary level course work in [[Algebra]] I, [[Biology]], English Composition, and Literature for which the Keystone Exams serve as the final course exams. Students’ Keystone Exam scores shall count for at least one-third of the final course grade.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://static.pdesas.org/Content/Documents/Keystone_Exam_Program_Overview.pdf |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |title=Keystone Exam Overview |year=2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |title=Pennsylvania Keystone Exams Overview |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |date=September 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120317221759/http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx |archivedate=2012-03-17 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-2/56.html |title=Rules and Regulation Title 22 PA School Code CH. 4 |author=Pennsylvania State Board of Education |year=2010}}</ref> In 2011, Pennsylvania high school students field tested the Algebra 1, Biology and English Lit exams. The statewide results were: Algebra 1 38% on grade level, Biology 35% on grade level and English Lit - 49% on grade level.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/keystone_exams/20436 |title=Keystone Exams |author=Pennsylvania Department of Education |year=2011}}</ref> Individual student, school or district reports were not made public, although they were reported to district officials by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
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==AP Courses== |
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English: |
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*[[AP English Language and Composition]] |
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*[[AP English Literature and Composition]] |
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Math: |
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*[[AP Calculus AB]] |
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*[[AP Calculus BC]] |
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*[[AP Computer Science]] |
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Science: |
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*[[AP Biology]] |
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*[[AP Chemistry]] |
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*[[AP Physics C]] |
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Social Sciences: |
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*[[AP United States History]] |
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*[[AP European History]] |
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*[[AP Macroeconomics]] |
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*[[AP Microeconomics]] |
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Arts |
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*[[AP Studio Art: Drawing]] |
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*[[AP Studio Art: 2-D Design]] |
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Languages: |
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*[[AP Japanese Language and Culture]] |
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*[[AP Spanish Language]] |
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===Honors Courses=== |
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'''English:''' |
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*Honors English 9 |
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*Honors World Literature 10 |
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*Honors American Literature 11 |
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*Honors English Literature 12 |
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*Honors French 4 |
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*Honors Japanese 4 |
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*Honors Latin 4 |
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*Honors Spanish 4 |
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'''Mathematics:''' |
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*Honors Geometry |
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*Honors Algebra 2 |
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*Honors Precalculus |
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*Honors Calculus ([University of Pittsburgh Math 220 / 4 credits] College in High School) |
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*Business Calculus ([University of Pittsburgh Math 120 / 4 credits] College in High School) |
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*University of Pittsburgh Math 0220 / 4 credits ([Can be taken as AP Calculus AB/Honors Calculus] College in High School) |
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*University of Pittsburgh Math 0230 / 4 credits ([Can be taken as AP Calculus BC] College in High School) |
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*Honors Computer Science - Python ([University of Pittsburgh CS 0008 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors Computer Science - Java ([University of Pittsburgh CS 0007 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*University of Pittsburgh CS 0401 / 4 credits ([Can be taken as AP Computer Science A] College in High School) |
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*Honors Probability & Statistics ([University of Pittsburgh STAT 0200 / 4 credits] College in High School) |
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'''Sciences''' |
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*Honors Biology |
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*Honors Chemistry |
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*Honors Physics |
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*Honors Anatomy & Physiology ([Biology 201/202: Human Anatomy & Physiology I&II |
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(Nursing)/4 credits per sem.] College in High School) |
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'''Social Sciences''' |
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*Honors Economics |
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*Honors U.S. Government |
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*Honors World Cultures |
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*Honors American Cultures 9 |
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'''Business Electives''' |
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*Honors Accounting 3 ([Carlow University ACC105 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors Computer Applications 3 ([La Roche College ISTC1005 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors Web Page Design 3 ([University of Pittsburgh CA0134 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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'''Music''' |
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*Honors Wind Ensemble |
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*Honors Chamber Choir |
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*Honors Women's Choir |
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'''World Languages''' |
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*Honors Japanese 4 |
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*Honors French 4 ([University of Pittsburgh FR 003 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors French 5 ([University of Pittsburgh French 004 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors Spanish 4 |
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*Honors Latin 4 ([University of Pittsburgh Latin 0210 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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*Honors Latin 5 ([University of Pittsburgh Latin 0220 / 3 credits] College in High School) |
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==Classrooms for the Future grant== |
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The Classroom for the Future state program provided districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006-2009. Shaler Area high School received $223,133 in 2006-07. In 2007-08, the district received $300,000. The district received $75,909 in 2008-09 for a total funding of $599,042.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.auditorgen.state.pa.us/reports/performance/special/specff122208.pdf |author=Pennsylvania Auditor General |title=Classrooms for the Future grants audit |date=December 22, 2008}}</ref> In Allegheny County, the highest award was given to [[Highlands School District]] which received $835,286. The highest funding statewide was awarded to [[Philadelphia City School District]] in [[Philadelphia County]] - $9,409,073. In 2010, Classrooms for the Future funding was curtailed statewide due to a massive state financial crisis. |
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==Extracurriculars== |
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The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy. All students participating in sports and competitive extra-curricular activities (e.g., Choir, Marching Band, Gate Competitions) must maintain a 2.0 or above cumulative grade point average (GPA), or a 2.0 or above GPA for the previous nine-week grading period, or a 2.0 or above GPA for a 4.5 week interim grading period.<ref>Shaler Area School Board, Shaler Area High School Stduent Handbook, 2010</ref> |
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By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students residing in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pennsylvania-governor-rendell-says-home-schooled-children-can-participate-in-school-district-extracurricular-activities-55536207.html |title=Home-Schooled, Charter School Children Can Participate in School District Extracurricular Activities |author=Pennsylvania Office of the Governor Press Release, |date=November 10, 2005}}</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Gaelen Foley]], New York Times Bestselling romance novelist<ref>{{cite news |title=Her pages bring romance to life |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=1999-08-11 |page=N-2 }}</ref> |
*[[Gaelen Foley]], New York Times Bestselling romance novelist<ref>{{cite news |title=Her pages bring romance to life |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=1999-08-11 |page=N-2 }}</ref> |
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*[[Danny Fortson]] (class of 1994), professional basketball player |
*[[Danny Fortson]] (class of 1994), professional basketball player |
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*[[Art Howe]], professional baseball player, manager and coach |
*[[Art Howe]], professional baseball player, manager and coach<ref>{{cite news |title=When money doesn't matter [A'S NOTEBOOK] |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/10/14/SP155790.DTL |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=2001-10-14 | first1=Susan | last1=Slusser | first2=John | last2=Shea | first3=Henry | last3=Schulman}}</ref> |
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*[[Ken Karcher]], professional football player |
*[[Ken Karcher]] (class of 1981), professional football player |
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*[[Steve Sciullo]], former professional football player |
*[[Steve Sciullo]], former professional football player |
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*[[Ian Terry]] (Class of 2009), ''[[Big Brother 14 (U.S.)|Big Brother 14]]'' winner |
*[[Ian Terry]] (Class of 2009), ''[[Big Brother 14 (U.S.)|Big Brother 14]]'' winner |
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*[[J. P. Holtz]] (Class of 2012), Current Tight End in the [[National Football League]] for the [[New Orleans Saints]]. |
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| Shaler Area High School | |
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| Address | |
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382 Wible Run Road , 15219 | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1971 |
| School district | Shaler Area School District |
| CEEB code | 391550 |
| Principal | Timothy Royal |
| Teaching staff | 103.10 (FTE)[3] |
| Grades | 9-12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,225 (2022-2023)[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.88[3] |
| Campus type | Surbrurban |
| Color(s) | Blue and white with red as a secondary. |
| Athletics | PIAA class AAA/AAAA[2] |
| Nickname | Titans |
| Rival | North Hills |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Newspaper | The Oracle |
| Yearbook | The Spectrum |
| Website | Shaler Area High School |
Shaler Area High School is a high school in Shaler Township, Pennsylvania (with a Pittsburgh mailing address). The school employed 124 teachers yielding a student teacher ratio of 1:14. The students' Race/Ethnicity breakdown was: 1,750 Caucasian, 6 Hispanic, 27 Black, 7 Asian Pacific Islander.[4]
History
[edit]Shaler Area High School was established in 1971 from the court-ordered merger of Etna borough, Reserve Township, Millvale borough, and Shaler Township high schools. The current building was constructed during 1978 and 1979.[5][6]
In 2006, the school board approved a plan to regroup grades within its schools, including moving ninth grade students to the high school. $30 million in renovations were budgeted to create space for classrooms and to enlarge other school facilities.[7]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Anne Brodsky (class of 1983), author[8]
- Tom Corbett (class of 1964), former Republican Attorney General (2005-2011) and Governor of Pennsylvania (2011-2015).
- Gaelen Foley, New York Times Bestselling romance novelist[9]
- Danny Fortson (class of 1994), professional basketball player
- Art Howe, professional baseball player, manager and coach[10]
- Ken Karcher (class of 1981), professional football player
- Steve Sciullo, former professional football player
- Ian Terry (Class of 2009), Big Brother 14 winner
- J. P. Holtz (Class of 2012), Current Tight End in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints.
References
[edit]- ^ "Shaler Area HS". National Center for Education Statistics. 2006.
- ^ "PIAA - Schools - Directory - Shaler Area High School".
- ^ a b c "Shaler Area HS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ National Center for Education Statistics - Common Care Data - Shaler Area High School, 2010
- ^ "Bids $500,0000 below estimates". North Hills News Record. 1978-02-24.
- ^ "New Shaler Area High boasts modern facilities, bright surroundings". North Hills News Record. 1979-09-04.
- ^ Adam, Jan (2006-05-04). "Shaler Area plans all-day kindergarten, building updates". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Shontz, Lori (2003-03-02). "Book shows Afghan women's covert struggle". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ "Her pages bring romance to life". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 1999-08-11. p. N-2.
- ^ Slusser, Susan; Shea, John; Schulman, Henry (2001-10-14). "When money doesn't matter [A'S NOTEBOOK]". San Francisco Chronicle.
External links
[edit]- Shaler Area High School official website
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