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Public School | Grades 8-12 | Blackhawk SD

Blackhawk High School is located in Beaver Falls, PA and is one of 5 schools in Blackhawk School District. It is a public school that serves 1017 students in grades 8-12.

Blackhawk High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blackhawk High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Blackhawk High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blackhawk High School's students and teachers. more

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500 Blackhawk Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

(724) 846-9600

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Highland Middle School 1.3 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Beaver Falls Area Senior High School 4.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Beaver Falls Middle School 4.1 miles		1 2 3 4 5
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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1017

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Blackhawk High School had 23% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

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Blackhawk SD District Spending

$10,722Per Pupil

The Blackhawk SD spends $10,722 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Blackhawk SD District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Blackhawk High School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Blackhawk High School

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