Beaver Falls High School is a public high school in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the only high school in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. Athletic teams compete as the Beaver Falls Tigers in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League.
Serving 480 students in grades 9-12, Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1454 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
27%
14%
White
48%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beaver Falls Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School is ranked #1454 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackhawk High School, Ambridge Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School?
480 students attend Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School?
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School offer ?
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School part of?
Beaver Falls Area Sr. High School is part of Big Beaver Falls Area School District.
School Reviews
2 2/22/2010
This school by far is the most appalling piece of disgrace to ever be on earth. My children have received a vile education which will ruin the rest of their lives! Do not send your child to this school if you and them both went the best future because this school will most definitely ruin it for you!
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