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District type
Public



District Goal
To provide a dynamic learning environment to the communities of Etna, Millvale, Reserve and Shaler.



Religious affiliation
None



Location
North of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...

, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

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, USA



Enrollment 2006-2007
Approx. 5,367 students



Grades
K-12



District location
Public



District Mascot
Titan

Titan (mythology)

In Greek mythology, the Titans were a race of powerful deities, descendants of Gaia and Uranus, that ruled during the legendary Golden Age....

District colors
Navy Blue

Navy blue

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, White

White

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 and Red

Red

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Students per Teacher
Approx. 15




Shaler Area School District is located in Allegheny County

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...

, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...

 that services Shaler

Shaler Township, Pennsylvania

Shaler Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. It primarily consists of the community of Glenshaw. The population was 28,757 at the 2010 census.-History:...

, Etna

Etna, Pennsylvania

Etna is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh. It flourished in the past when it was the site of rolling mills, furnaces, steel mills, galvanized-pipe works, and other manufacturers. In 1900, 5,384 people lived in Etna. In 1910, 5,830 lived there,...

, Millvale

Millvale, Pennsylvania

Millvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny River, opposite Pittsburgh. In the past, it had iron manufactures, saw works, stone works, lumber mills, breweries, etc. In 1900, the number of people residing here totaled 6,736; in 1910, 7,861; and in 1940, 7,811...

, and Reserve

Reserve Township, Pennsylvania

Reserve Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,333 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Reserve Township is located at ....

. It has a student population of approximately 5,367.

Neighboring Districts

Shaler Area S.D. neighbors North Hills S.D.

North Hills School District

The North Hills School District, located in Northern Allegheny County, is a suburb of the city of Pittsburgh. The district comprises Ross Township and West View Borough ~ a area with a population of nearly 40,000....

 to the west, Hampton Township S.D.

Hampton Township School District

Hampton Township School District may mean either of* Hampton Township School District * Hampton Township School District...

 to the north, Fox Chapel Area S.D.

Fox Chapel Area School District

Fox Chapel Area School District is a public school district located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It serves the boroughs of Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, and Sharpsburg, along with Indiana and O'Hara Townships. It is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The district has...

 to the east, and the Pittsburgh S.D.

Pittsburgh Public Schools

Pittsburgh Public Schools is the public school district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and adjacent Mount Oliver.The combined land area of these municipalities is with a population of 342,503 according to the 2000 census. In August 2005, the superintendent became Mark Roosevelt. His tenure ends...

 to the south.

Superintendent & Principals

The current superintendent of Shaler Area School District is Dr. Shipley. The High School's Principal is Mr. Timothy Royall, and the Assistant Principals are Mrs. JoAnne Freed and Ms. Shannon Howard. The New Mt. Royal Middle School's Acting Principal is Mrs. Eloise Groegler, and the Assistant Principal is Mrs. Lori Mish. The new Shaler Area Elementary School's Principal is Cynthia L. Foht and the Assistant Principals are Mr. Jeffrey Rojik and Mrs. Jodi Brooks. Burchfield Primary School's Principal is Mr. William Tomicek. Jeffery Primary School's Principal is Mrs. Kara Eckert. Marzolf Primary School's Principal is Mr. Martin Martynuska. Reserve Primary School's Principal is Mr. Rick Pelkofer. Rogers Primary School's Principal is Mrs. Leah McCord.

Schools

There are eight schools in the Shaler Area School District. The schools in order from lowest grade levels to highest are:

• Burchfield Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Jefferey Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Marzolf Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Reserve Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Rogers Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Shaler Area Upper Elementary (4th - 6th Grade)
• Shaler Area Middle School (7th and 8th Grade)
• Shaler Area High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Middle school

In 2009, the 8th grade was ranked 57th out of 141 western Pennsylvania middle schools based on three years of student academic achievement in PSSA

Pennsylvania System of School Assessment

The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is a standardized test administered to public schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are assessed in reading skills and mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed in writing skills...

s in: reading, math writing and one year of science. (Includes schools in: Allegheny County

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...

, Beaver County

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...

, Butler County

Butler County, Pennsylvania

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...

, Fayette County

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the2010 census, the population was 136,606. The county is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area....

, Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...

, and Washington County

Washington County, Pennsylvania

-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...

Sports

Shaler's teams are all nicknamed "The Titans."

Shaler athletics compete in the WPIAL/PIAA AAAA/AAA divisions depending on sport.

Shaler's biggest rival is the neighboring North Allegheny Tigers and North Hills Indians, who also compete in the same section.

Shaler's softball team took home numerous PIAA and WPIAL titles from 2000-2009.

Advanced Placement

The school offers the following Advanced Placement Courses:

• AP Calculus
  AP Calculus
  Advanced Placement Calculus is used to indicate one of two distinct Advanced Placement courses and examinations offered by the College Board, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC....
  
   (AB & BC)
• AP English Literature and Composition
  AP English Literature and Composition
  Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The Course:This course is designated for motivated students with a command of standard English, an...
  
  
• AP English Language and Composition
  AP English Language and Composition
  Advanced Placement English Language and Composition is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program....
  
  
• AP Biology
  AP Biology
  In the United States, Advanced Placement Biology , is a course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level biology course....
  
  
• AP Chemistry
  AP Chemistry
  Advanced Placement Chemistry is a course and examination offered by the College Board as a part of the Advanced Placement Program to give American and Canadian high school students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and earn college-level credit.-The course:AP Chemistry is a course...
  
  
• AP Physics C
  AP Physics C
  Part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program, consisting of two separate courses:*AP Physics C: Mechanics*AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism...
  
  
• AP Economics
  AP Economics
  Advanced Placement Economics consists of two, separate examinations that are offered as part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program.*AP Macroeconomics*AP Microeconomics...
  
  
• AP European History
  AP European History
  Advanced Placement European History is a course and examination offered by the College Board through the Advanced Placement Program...
  
  
• AP United States History
  AP United States History
  Advanced Placement United States History is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program...
  
  
• AP Studio Art
  AP Studio Art
  AP Studio Art is a series of Advanced Placement Courses divided into three different categories: AP Studio Art Drawing, AP Studio Art 2D, and AP Studio Art 3D.-The portfolio:...
  
  
• AP Spanish Language
  AP Spanish Language
  Advanced Placement Spanish Language is a course and examination offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program.-The course:...
  
  
• AP French Language
  AP French Language
  Advanced Placement French Language and Culture is a course offered by the College Board to high school students in the United States as an opportunity to earn placement credit for a college-level French course...
  
  
• AP Latin: Virgil
• AP Japanese Language and Culture
  AP Japanese Language and Culture
  Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture is a course offered by the College Board as part of the Advanced Placement Program. It is intended to give students a thorough background in the Japanese language and Japanese social customs...