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#1608 of 2,846 schools in PA
Clarion Area Jshs
High School · Clarion Area Sd · Clarion, PA
A Clarion Area Sd high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
219 Liberty St, Clarion, PA 16214
- Math 37% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clarion Area Jshs score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clarion Area 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated789/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarion), 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
$53,430
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion County Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clarion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarion Area Jshs is listed in Clarion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarion Area Jshs
Clarion Area Jshs is a public high school in Clarion, PA, part of Clarion Area Sd, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,608 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarion Area Jshs
What grades does Clarion Area Jshs serve?
Clarion Area Jshs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Clarion Area Jshs?
Clarion Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarion Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarion Area Jshs is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarion Area Jshs rank in PA?
Clarion Area Jshs ranks #1,608 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Clarion Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarion Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Clarion Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarion Area Jshs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clarion Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Clarion Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarion Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Clarion Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarion Area Jshs?
63.2% of students at Clarion Area 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Clarion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (814) 226-8112
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16214)
- 8,655
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
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 16214; 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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