For the 2026 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2026)
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 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 2,282 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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Karns City Jr/sr 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 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 | 1,044 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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, Slippery Rock Area High School vs. Mars Area Sr. High School
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