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Derry Area SD
Key statistics
1,809
Students enrolled
3
Public schools
141
Classroom teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
KG to 12
Total staff (FTE)
278
District office
982 N Chestnut Street Ext, Derry PA 15627
Phone
County
Westmoreland County
Official website
NCES District ID
4207560
About Derry Area SD
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
The school district is approximately 109 square miles in area and is composed of three municipalities, Derry Township, Derry Borough and the Borough of New Alexandria. Proud of our heritage and rich in tradition, our goal is to provide students with the educational background necessary to reach their greatest potential. Our superior staff, with dedication to work for the total development of the students, is our greatest asset. Efforts to achieve our goal have been enriched through the excellent cooperation and support of the community and the parents of our students.