Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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Burrell High School is a suburban public school in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania that is part of Burrell School District. It serves 566 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

566 Students

40 Teachers

1021 Puckety Church Rd

Lower Burrell, PA 15068 View local requests

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Mrs. Pagnotta

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Burrell High School Demographics

46%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Burrell High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 28, 2026

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