Shaler Area School District, Pennsylvania

Shaler Area School District is a unified school district in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for grades K–12. About 37,381 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
37,381 ± 39
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Allegheny County
Land area
14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Median household income
$84,597 ± $4,054
Median home value
$233,100 ± $4,607
Water area
0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²)
State
Pennsylvania
Census code (GEOID)
4221200
Coordinates (central point)
40.514182, -79.966683

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Shaler Area School District, largest first

  1. Shaler Township27,538 people
  2. Glenshaw (CDP)9,139 people
  3. Etna (borough)3,364 people
  4. Millvale (borough)3,299 people
  5. Reserve Township3,180 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. North Hills School District3.1 mi west
  2. Fox Chapel Area School District4.8 mi northeast
  3. Hampton Township School District5.1 mi north
  4. Pittsburgh School District5.1 mi south

These share a boundary with Shaler Area School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Shaler Area School District before you rely on it.

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