Derry Area High School is a public high school in Derry, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Derry Area School District.
Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Derry Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Derry Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Derry Area Sr. High School's student population of 588 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To develop responsible citizens and life-long learners who are prepared to adapt and succeed in a global society.
School Mascot
Trojan
School Rankings
Derry Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derry Area Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derry Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Derry Area Sr. High School is ranked #1055 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Derry Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Derry Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempfield Area Sr. High School, Greater Latrobe Sr. High School, Burrell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Derry Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Derry Area Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Derry Area Sr. High School?
588 students attend Derry Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Derry Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derry Area Sr. High School?
Derry Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derry Area Sr. High School offer ?
Derry Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Derry Area Sr. High School part of?
Derry Area Sr. High School is part of Derry Area School District.
School Reviews
1 8/12/2018
Derry leaves a lot of be desired. They have a high percentage of special ed students, which is an attempt to raise test scores. They dislike students that come in working at an advanced level or have taken higher courses than the school norm. The materials are often blogger created print outs and the school relays too heavily on photo copies that are often illegible.
5 2/23/2011
I am a graduate from this school and everything on the list above is excellent,I loved my stay for my last year
there.
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