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Very Good

#869 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 31% in state

Cochranton Jshs

High School · Crawford Central Sd · Cochranton, PA

A Crawford Central Sd high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

105 Second Street P O Box 127, Cochranton, PA 16314

  • Math 32% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation9.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$17,092
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Cochranton Jshs score 53% 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
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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

100.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cochranton 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$70,021

Median home value

$166,300

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

87.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.6% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·20 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

1 in Crawford Central SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadville Area ShsEnrollment path unverified6.69–12Not available751Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Crawford Central Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cochranton Jshs is listed in Crawford Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cochranton Jshs

Cochranton Jshs is a public high school in Cochranton, PA, part of Crawford Central Sd, serving approximately 343 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cochranton Jshs

What grades does Cochranton Jshs serve?

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

How many students attend Cochranton Jshs?

Cochranton Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cochranton Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Cochranton Jshs is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cochranton Jshs rank in PA?

Cochranton Jshs ranks #869 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cochranton Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Cochranton Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Cochranton Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cochranton Jshs has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cochranton Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Cochranton Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

100.3% of students at Cochranton 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
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16314)
5,439
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
46.4
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 16314; 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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