Mars Area SHS
- 1,044 Students
- 95.8 Teachers (FTE)
- 10.9:1 Student:Teacher
- 09–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (724)625-1581 Phone
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Mars Area SHS
Mars, PA 16046
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ A+ (92.8)
1,044
Students
95.8
Teachers
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
(724)625-1581
Phone
Mars Area SHS is a public High school located in Mars, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Mars Area SD school district. It serves grades 09–12.
Key statistics: 1,044 students enrolled; a 10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Pennsylvania High School Average
Enrollment
1,044.0
State avg: 740.0
▲ 41% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.89:1
State avg: 12.7:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
12.2%
State avg: 100.8%
▼ 88% better
School Details
School Name
Mars Area SHS
NCESSCH ID
421479001159
State School ID
PA-104105003-1159
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
520 Route 228
City
Mars
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
16046
County
Butler County
Metro Area
Pittsburgh, PA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4216
State Leg. Upper
42047
State Leg. Lower
42012
Latitude
40.6921
Longitude
-79.9799
Grades Offered
9th
10th
11th
12th
1,044
Total Students
95.8
Teachers FTE
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
95.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 95.8 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 127 | 12.2% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Mars Area SD
LEAID
4214790
State LEA ID
PA-104105003
Phone
(724)625-1518
Website
http://www.marsk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Mars
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$59,081K
Federal Revenue
$555K
State Revenue
$15,492K
Local Revenue
$43,034K
Total Expenditure
$54,777K
Instruction Exp.
$29,321K
Support Services
$14,527K
Other Current Exp.
$1,112K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mars Area SHS, answered using official NCES data.