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Shaler Area School District is a large, urban and suburban public school district located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Shaler Area School District encompasses approximately {{convert|14|sqmi|km2}} in Pittsburgh’s northern suburbs, including Shaler Township, Etna Borough, Millvale Borough, and Reserve Township. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 41,565. By 2010, the district’s population declined to 39,293 people.US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011 In 2009, Shaler Area School District residents’ per capita income was $21,333, while the median family income was $52,135.US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501WEB,quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/42000.html, US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, State and County quick facts, 2010, and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010.WEB,www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p60-239.pdf, US Census Bureau, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2010, September 2011, By 2013, the median household income in the United States rose to $52,100.WEB,www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/08/31/most-popular-six-figure-jobs/2749981/, America’s most popular six-figure jobs, Michael Sauter, Alexander E.M. Hess, amp, USA Today, August 31, 2013,

Schools

There are Seven schools in the Shaler Area School District. The schools in order from lowest grade levels to highest are:

• Burchfield Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Jefferey Primary (K - 3rd Grade) Closed in 2018WEB,archive.triblive.com/news/hampton-shaler/jeffery-primary-gets-farewell-ceremony-from-former-students-teachers-community/, Welcome,
• Marzolf Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Reserve Primary (K - 3rd Grade)
• Scott (Formerly Rogers) Primary (K - 3rd Grade) WEB,www.sasd.k12.pa.us/NewSchoolConstruction.aspx, New School Construction,
• Shaler Area Elementary School(4th - 6th Grade)
• Shaler Area Middle School (7th and 8th Grade)
• Shaler Area High School (9th - 12th Grade)

Extracurriculars

The Shaler Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program. The district has both a marching band and an orchestra.

Sports

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Boys:

• Baseball - AAAA
• Basketball V/JV- AAAA
• Bowling - AAAA
• Cross Country - AAA
• Football - AAAA
• Golf - AAAA
• Indoor Track and Field - AAAA
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse - AAAA
• Soccer - AAA
• Swimming and Diving - AAA
• Tennis - AAA
• Track and Field - AAA
• Volleyball - AAA
• Wrestling - AAA

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Girls:

• Basketball - AAAA
• Bowling - AAAA
• Cheer - AAAA
• Cross Country - AAA
• Golf - AAA
• Indoor Track and Field AAA
• Lacrosse - AAAA
• Soccer (Fall) - AAA
• Softball - AAAA
• Swimming and Diving - AAA
• Girls’ Tennis - AAA
• Track and Field - AAA
• Volleyball - AAA

{{col-end}}According to PIAA directory July 2013.WEB,www.piaa.org/schools/directory/default.aspx, PIAA School Directory, Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association, 2013, Shaler’s teams are all nicknamed “The Titans.” Shaler athletics compete in the WPIAL/PIAA AAAA/AAA divisions depending on sport.Shaler’s biggest rival is the neighboring North Allegheny Tigers and North Hills Indians, who also compete in the same section.Shaler’s softball team took home numerous PIAA and WPIAL titles from 2000-2009.

Neighboring Districts

Shaler Area School District neighbors are: North Hills S.D. to the west, Hampton Township S.D. to the north, Fox Chapel Area S.D. to the east, and the Pittsburgh S.D. to the south.

References

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External links

• Shaler Area School District website