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#1917 of 2,846 schools in PA

Clearfield Area Jshs

High School · Clearfield Area Sd · Clearfield, PA

A Clearfield Area Sd high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2831 Washington Ave, Clearfield, PA 16830

  • Math 24% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation9.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$17,900
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Clearfield Area Jshs score 37% 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 Proficiency24%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Clearfield 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,822

Median home value

$119,900

Median rent

$745/mo

College educated

19.2%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
10 boys'·9 girls'·28 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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–120.7 mi55Compare →
Curwensville Area JshsEnrollment path unverified6.67–122.6 mi432Compare →
Clearfield County Career & Technology CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.2 mi9Compare →

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.

Clearfield Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Clearfield Area Jshs

Clearfield Area Jshs is a public high school in Clearfield, PA, part of Clearfield Area Sd, serving approximately 1,046 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,917 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clearfield Area Jshs

What grades does Clearfield Area Jshs serve?

Clearfield Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Clearfield Area Jshs?

Clearfield Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 1,046 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Area Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Clearfield Area Jshs is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clearfield Area Jshs rank in PA?

Clearfield Area Jshs ranks #1,917 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Clearfield Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Clearfield Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Clearfield Area Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearfield Area Jshs has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clearfield Area Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Clearfield Area Jshs a Title I school?

No, Clearfield Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Clearfield 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clearfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 16830)
13,698
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
43.1
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 16830; 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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