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#1263 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 44% in state
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School
High School · Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School · Bloomsburg, PA
A high school in Bloomsburg, PA where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5050 Sweppenheiser Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
- Math 22% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,145
Median home value
$216,700
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Columbia ShsEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 606 | 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.
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School is listed in Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School is a public high school in Bloomsburg, PA, part of Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School, serving approximately 617 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School
What grades does Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School serve?
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School?
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School rank in PA?
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School ranks #1,263 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School a charter school?
No, Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School a Title I school?
No, Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School?
52.4% of students at Columbia-montour Area Vocational-technical School 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (570) 784-8040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17815)
- 29,324
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 17815; 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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