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#1708 of 2,846 schools in PA
Chartiers-houston Jshs
High School · Chartiers-houston Sd · Houston, PA
A Chartiers-houston Sd high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2050 W Pike St, Houston, PA 15342
- Math 45% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chartiers-houston Jshs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chartiers-houston Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,702
Median home value
$251,000
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Chartiers-houston Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chartiers-houston Jshs is listed in Chartiers-Houston SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chartiers-houston Jshs
Chartiers-houston Jshs is a public high school in Houston, PA, part of Chartiers-houston Sd, serving approximately 534 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,708 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chartiers-houston Jshs
What grades does Chartiers-houston Jshs serve?
Chartiers-houston Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Chartiers-houston Jshs?
Chartiers-houston Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chartiers-houston Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Chartiers-houston Jshs is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chartiers-houston Jshs rank in PA?
Chartiers-houston Jshs ranks #1,708 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Chartiers-houston Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Chartiers-houston Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Chartiers-houston Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chartiers-houston Jshs has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chartiers-houston Jshs a charter school?
No, Chartiers-houston Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chartiers-houston Jshs a Title I school?
No, Chartiers-houston Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chartiers-houston Jshs?
37.1% of students at Chartiers-houston 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
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (724) 745-3350
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15342)
- 5,110
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 15342; 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
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