At a glance
Reported students
1,291
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
108.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 514 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404
Butler Area IHS: 1,291 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Butler Area IHS
Butler Area IHS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Butler. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Butler Area SD. NCES reports 1,291 students for 2024–25.
Among 514 middle schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 562.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and multiracial (3.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Butler Area IHS
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 108.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Butler Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Butler Area SHS
High · Grades 09–12
1,956 reported students
Center Township El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
584 reported students
McQuistion El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
498 reported students
Northwest El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
404 reported students
Connoquenessing El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Summit Township El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
259 reported students
Public schools near Butler Area IHS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County Area Vocational Technical School High · Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School | 09–12 | 26 | 0.3 mi |
| Butler Area SHS High · Butler Area SD | 09–12 | 1,956 | 0.3 mi |
| Broad Street El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 228 | 0.7 mi |
| Emily Brittain El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 255 | 1 mi |
| Northwest El Sch Elementary · Butler Area SD | KG–05 | 404 | 1.3 mi |
| Knoch MS Middle · Knoch SD | 06–08 | 479 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Butler Area IHS
What grades does Butler Area IHS serve?
Butler Area IHS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Butler Area SD.
How many students attend Butler Area IHS?
Butler Area IHS reported 1,291 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 514 Pennsylvania middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,518 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Butler Area IHS?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 1,291 students and 108.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Butler Area IHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Butler Area IHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Butler Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Butler Area IHS in?
Butler Area IHS is part of Butler Area SD, based in Butler, PA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Butler Area IHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Butler County Area Vocational Technical School (0.3 mi), Butler Area SHS (0.3 mi), Broad Street El Sch (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.