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#1147 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 40% in state
Armstrong Jshs
High School · Armstrong Sd · Kittanning, PA
An Armstrong Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Buffington Dr, Kittanning, PA 16201
- Math 43% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Armstrong Jshs score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
104.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Armstrong Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kittanning), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,949
Median home value
$166,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian School of Armstrong CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Adelphoi Education at KittanningPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Lenape Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| West Shamokin JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Armstrong Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Armstrong Jshs is listed in Armstrong SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Armstrong Jshs
Armstrong Jshs is a public high school in Kittanning, PA, part of Armstrong Sd, serving approximately 1,440 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Armstrong Jshs
What grades does Armstrong Jshs serve?
Armstrong Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Armstrong Jshs?
Armstrong Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 1,440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong Jshs is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Armstrong Jshs rank in PA?
Armstrong Jshs ranks #1,147 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Armstrong Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Armstrong Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Armstrong Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong Jshs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Armstrong Jshs a charter school?
No, Armstrong Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Armstrong Jshs a Title I school?
No, Armstrong Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong Jshs?
104.7% of students at Armstrong Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (724) 548-7600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16201)
- 16,734
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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