D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Farrell Area HS/UMS

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1700 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 12% proficient · 9th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
275
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$45K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%9/100reading 10th percentile, math 7th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−35 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−35 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%10%reading -43 pts, math -50 pts1st percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -23 pts, math -22 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1700 Roemer Blvd
City Farrell
ZIP Code 16121
District 4209690
NCES School ID 420969005248
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16121

Understanding the community around Farrell Area HS/UMS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $28,534
Per Capita Income $22,455
Poverty Rate 33.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $73,700
Median Rent $647
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
View full data for ZIP 16121 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Farrell Area HS/UMS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 74.2%
White 13.1%
Two or More Races 8.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 275
Teachers (FTE) 22.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Farrell Area HS/UMS?
Farrell Area HS/UMS has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Farrell Area HS/UMS?
Farrell Area HS/UMS has 275 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Farrell Area HS/UMS serve?
Farrell Area HS/UMS serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Farrell Area HS/UMS receive per student?
Farrell Area HS/UMS receives $44,580 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Farrell Area HS/UMS in 16121 ▼
Avg Home Value
$52,684
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+13.7%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 16121

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026