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 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
- Farrell Area Elementary School
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
- Basketball - A
- Softball - A
- Swimming and Diving - AA
- Track and Field - AA
- Volleyball - A
;Boys:
- Basketball
- Football
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
The Farrell Steelers have won 21 PIAA State Championships. The Steelers have also won a PA record 7 PIAA State Championships in boys basketball as well as a WPIAL record 13 WPIAL boys basketball championships. 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.