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School Comparison

Farrell Area HS/UMS
vs.
Sharpsville Area SHS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Farrell Area HS/UMS
Sharpsville Area SHS
  • Farrell Area HS/UMS reported a higher chronically absent students than Sharpsville Area SHS (134 vs. 76).
  • Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Farrell Area HS/UMS (196.5:1 vs. 140:1).
  • Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Farrell Area HS/UMS (59 vs. 6).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Farrell Area HS/UMS reported a higher chronically absent students than Sharpsville Area SHS (134 vs. 76).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Farrell Area HS/UMS (86 vs. 46).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Farrell Area HS/UMS (59 vs. 6).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Farrell Area HS/UMS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sharpsville Area SHS (15 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sharpsville Area SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Farrell Area HS/UMS (196.5:1 vs. 140:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Sharpsville Area SHS

2 metrics were reported by Sharpsville Area SHS. Comparable data for Farrell Area HS/UMS is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
13
Gifted & talented
14

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Farrell Area HS/UMS
$39,842.92
Sharpsville Area SHS
$16,571.29
Local revenue share
Farrell Area HS/UMS
18.5%
Sharpsville Area SHS
33.7%
State revenue share
Farrell Area HS/UMS
56.7%
Sharpsville Area SHS
57.2%
Federal revenue share
Farrell Area HS/UMS
24.8%
Sharpsville Area SHS
9.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Farrell Area HS/UMS
38.6%
Sharpsville Area SHS
16.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mercer County
$60,614
Mercer County
$60,614
Poverty rate
Mercer County
12.8%
Mercer County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mercer County
25.1%
Mercer County
25.1%
Unemployment rate
Mercer County
4%
Mercer County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.