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#1041 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 37% in state

Brookville Jshs

High School · Brookville Area Sd · Brookville, PA

A Brookville Area Sd high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Brookville Jr./Sr. High School PO Box 479, Brookville, PA 15825

  • Math 38% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation22%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$17,116
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Brookville Jshs score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brookville Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average565/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brookville), 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

$61,522

Median home value

$150,300

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Brookville Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brookville Jshs is listed in Brookville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brookville Jshs

Brookville Jshs is a public high school in Brookville, PA, part of Brookville Area Sd, serving approximately 577 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brookville Jshs

What grades does Brookville Jshs serve?

Brookville Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Brookville Jshs?

Brookville Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookville Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookville Jshs is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookville Jshs rank in PA?

Brookville Jshs ranks #1,041 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Brookville Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookville Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Brookville Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookville Jshs has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brookville Jshs a charter school?

No, Brookville Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brookville Jshs a Title I school?

No, Brookville Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookville Jshs?

100.0% of students at Brookville 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
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 15825)
9,407
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
44.2
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 15825; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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