 The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "D" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website".It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.Derry Area School District was ranked 169th out of 498 Pennsylvania school districts by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2012.