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School district in Pennsylvania From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Farrell Area School District is a diminutive, rural, public school district serving parts of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Farrell Area School District encompasses approximately 3 square miles (7.8 km2) including: the communities of Farrell and Wheatland, both of which are adjacent to the much larger Sharon, Pennsylvania. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 6,798. By 2010, the district's population declined to 5,739 people.[2] In 2009, Farrell Area School District residents' per capita income was $14,623, while the median family income was $29,821.[3]
| Farrell Area School District | |
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| Address | |
1600 Roemer Boulevard
Farrell , Mercer County, Pennsylvania, 16121United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PreK-12[1] |
| Superintendent | Dr. Lora Adams-King |
| NCES District ID | 4209690[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 643 (2022-23)[1] |
| Teachers | 69.20 (FTE)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 9.29[1] |
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| Website | http://www.farrellareaschools.com/ |
Farrell Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
The district funds:
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According to PIAA directory July 2013 [4]
The Farrell Steelers have won 21 PIAA State Championships (8 girls volleyball, 7 boys basketball, 3 wrestling, 2 football, 1 girls track). The Steelers have also won a PA record 7 PIAA State Championships in boys basketball (1952,1954,1956,1959,1960,1969 and 1972) as well as a WPIAL record 13 WPIAL boys basketball championships (1951,1952,1954,1956,1959,1960,1969,1971,1972,1974,1976,1984,1992). Former coach Ed McCluskey led the school to all 7 state titles and is widely considered to be one of the best basketball coaches ever. He coached numerous Division 1 and professional players. The girls volleyball program won 8 PIAA state championships in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s under Harriett Morrison.
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