Derry Area Senior High School

Derry Area Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
988 N Chestnut Street Ext,  Derry, PA
Derry Area School District
3.6
4.0
588 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
6
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
94.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 102 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 99 Students
Penn State 89 Students
Saint Vincent College - Pennsylvania 63 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 53 Students
Slippery Rock University 52 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 48 Students
Seton Hill University 45 Students
Duquesne University 44 Students
Westmoreland County Community College 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 38 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Business 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 12 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Aerospace Engineering 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 133 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/14/2025
Derry is a great school. The kids get a good education, and the tools needed preparing them for life.
4.0 Senior
10/2/2022
Derry High School is a great school. My time spent at Derry has been beneficial in shaping me to be a better citizen & to be a better human. I have enjoyed my time at Derry and feel that the teachers have prepared me well for the next step in my education & life in general.
3.0 Sophomore
12/31/2020
It's like every other average public school. Not too great in athletics and education, but not the worse. Some teachers really make it worth it. Others not so much, really hot or miss.
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4.0 4 Reviews
2.0 other
4/26/2024
Poor learning experience & unsupportive teachers and staff.
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5.0 parent
2/16/2020
Our family’s experience with the school district is a good one. I believe that parents must be an active partner with the district to ensure a good outcome for children.
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4.0 parent
2/16/2020
I have two children that went to the middle school and the high school. One really, really enjoyed her experience, was active in many activities, and graduated in the top 10% of the class. There were numerous enrichments for her at the school. The theater program, sports, sport's trainer program, fo...
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5.0 parent
7/12/2019
Excellent School dedicated to it's students! Well balanced education allowing students to pursue Vocational (STEM) careers, college or military.
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Derry Area Senior High School

Derry Area Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Derry, PA, in the Derry neighborhood, and is served by the Derry Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 588 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Derry Area Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $195,488. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eastern Westmoreland Ctc, Grace Bible Academy, Trauger Mennonite Church School, and more. Learn more about what Derry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Derry Area Senior High School.

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