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Central Mountain HS

High School · Keystone Central Sd · Mill Hall, PA

A Keystone Central Sd high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

64 Keystone Central Dr, Mill Hall, PA 17751

  • Math 32% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation11.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$20,393
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at Central Mountain HS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 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 Central Mountain HS 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low39/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mill Hall), 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

$71,386

Median home value

$208,100

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·15 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2private1–120.4 mi34Compare →
Bucktail HSEnrollment path unverified9.19–12Not available120Compare →

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.

Keystone Central Sd

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Central Mountain HS is listed in Keystone Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Central Mountain HS

Central Mountain HS is a public high school in Mill Hall, PA, part of Keystone Central Sd, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Mountain HS

What grades does Central Mountain HS serve?

Central Mountain HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Central Mountain HS?

Central Mountain HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Mountain HS is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Central Mountain HS rank in PA?

Central Mountain HS ranks #1,478 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Central Mountain HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Mountain HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Central Mountain HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Mountain HS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Central Mountain HS a charter school?

No, Central Mountain HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Central Mountain HS a Title I school?

No, Central Mountain HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Mountain HS?

100.0% of students at Central Mountain HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,081
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clinton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 17751)
7,145
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
42.1
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 17751; 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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