How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Star SD | Shenango Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Boswell, Pennsylvania | New Castle, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 1,001 | 998 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Star SD | Shenango Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,839 | $19,562 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 17.5% |
| State Revenue | 60.5% | 52.0% |
| Local Revenue | 28.7% | 30.5% |
North Star SD
Federal State Local
Shenango Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Star SD | Shenango Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.0% | 91.7% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.9% | 98.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Star SD | Shenango Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 258.3:1 | 407.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 19.3% |
School Types
North Star SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Shenango Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.