Sheffield Area Middle/High School

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Sheffield Area Middle/High School is a public middle and high school located in the middle of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. The Sheffield campus is located along US Route 6 between Clarendon and Sheffield in eastern Warren County and is located on a 43-acre site. Sheffield Area Middle school/High School is one of four high schools operated by the Warren County School District.Graduation RateIn 2011, the graduation rate was 84%. In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Sheffield Area Middle High School graduation rate has been trading down for several years.According to traditional graduation rate calculations:2010 - 86% 2008 - 93%Academic achievementIn 2011, the school achieved AYP status due to making progress in student achievement. In 2010, the school was in Warning status due to lagging academic achievement. The school has a School Improvement Team which has been working for 3 years to improve student achievement.PSSA Results:11th Grade Reading 2011 - 74% on grade level, (14% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.2010 - 52% (28% below basic). State - 66% 2009 - 57% (24% below basic). State - 65% 2008 - 74% (10% below basic). State - 65% 2007 - 57% (24% below basic). State - 65% 11th Grade Math:2011 - 40%, on grade level (36% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.2010 - 39%, (46% below basic). State - 59%2009 - 47%, (34% below basic). State - 56%.2008 - 46%, (17% below basic). State - 56%2007 - 35%, (31% below basic). State - 53% 11th Grade Science:2011 - 38% on grade level (12% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.2010 - 28% (22% below basic). State - 39%2009 - 35% (25% below basic). State - 40% 2008 - 45%, (25% below basic). State - 39%