B−
Freedom Area School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves New Sewickley, Conway and Freedom.
Students
1,148
Schools
3
Spent per student
$19,867
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$8.8M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Freedom Area School District
- School Grade B−: better than 46% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 10 pts above the state
- Spends 9% less per student than the PA average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.3% since 2020
- Debt of $8.8M, about $7,699 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency24%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,867 per student · 9% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 34%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 42%State 49%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,239’20
1,227’21
1,210’22
1,149’23
1,148’24
Down 7.3% since 2020.
Students
White 90%Two or more races 6%Hispanic 3%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.