Farrell Area School District

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 sqmi 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. In 2009, Farrell Area School District residents' per capita income was $14,623, while the median family income was $29,821.

Schools

 * Farrell Area High School (7-12)
 * Farrell Area Elementary School (PreK-6)

Extracurriculars
Farrell Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports
The district funds:


 * Boys:
 * Basketball- A
 * Football - A
 * Swimming and Diving - A
 * Track and Field - A
 * Volleyball - AA


 * Girls:
 * Basketball - A
 * Softball - A
 * Swimming and Diving - AA
 * Track and Field - AA
 * Volleyball - A


 * Junior High School Sports:


 * Boys:
 * Basketball
 * Football
 * Track and Field
 * Volleyball


 * Girls:
 * Basketball
 * Track and Field
 * Volleyball

According to PIAA directory July 2013

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.