For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 8,415 students in Butler County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA are Freeport Area Sr. High School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Seneca Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Butler County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mars Area Sr. High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeport Area Sr. High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 South Pike Rd
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Sarver, PA 16055
(724) 295-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Seneca Valley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6041
Gr: 9-12 | 2,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Knoch High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Knoch Rd
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Saxonburg, PA 16056
(724) 352-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Butler Area Sr. High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 9-12 | 1,968 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Karns City High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Kittanning Pike
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Karns City, PA 16041
(724) 756-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Moniteau Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1810 W Sunbury Rd
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
West Sunbury, PA 16061
(724) 637-2091
Gr: 7-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Butler County Area Vocational Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Campus Lane
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 282-0735
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #99.
Mars Area Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Route 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 625-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Butler County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Broad Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
139 School St
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Bruin, PA 16022
(724) 753-2203
Gr: 1-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: 7-8 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
225 East North Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 214-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
719 Clearfield Road
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Fenelton, PA 16034
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
220 Prairie St
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Harrisville, PA 16038
(724) 735-2548
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
135 Sparks Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
116 Browns Hill Rd
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Valencia, PA 16059
(724) 898-1561
Gr: 4-5 | 149 students
545 Chicora Road
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 287-8721
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
126 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Gr: 9-10 | 1,197 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
128 Seneca School Rd
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Harmony, PA 16037
(724) 452-6040
Gr: 11-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, PA include Freeport Area Sr. High School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Seneca Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County?
9 public high schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Butler County include: Knoch High School vs. Freeport Area Sr. High School, Freeport Area Sr. High School vs. Knoch High School, Seneca Valley High School vs. Mars Area Sr. High School
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