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#1154 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 41% in state

Conemaugh Valley Jshs

High School · Conemaugh Valley Sd · Johnstown, PA

A Conemaugh Valley Sd high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1342 William Penn Ave, Johnstown, PA 15906

  • Math 40% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.2% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-30.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$21,236
Chronic Absenteeism29.7%

Students at Conemaugh Valley Jshs score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Conemaugh Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,246/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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

$39,713

Median home value

$53,000

Median rent

$567/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private7–124.1 mi361Compare →
Greater Johnstown ShsEnrollment path unverified2.48–124.1 mi856Compare →
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.9K–124.6 mi120Compare →

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.

Conemaugh Valley Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$21,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Conemaugh Valley Jshs

Conemaugh Valley Jshs is a public high school in Johnstown, PA, part of Conemaugh Valley Sd, serving approximately 306 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conemaugh Valley Jshs

What grades does Conemaugh Valley Jshs serve?

Conemaugh Valley Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Conemaugh Valley Jshs?

Conemaugh Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conemaugh Valley Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Conemaugh Valley Jshs is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conemaugh Valley Jshs rank in PA?

Conemaugh Valley Jshs ranks #1,154 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Conemaugh Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Conemaugh Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Conemaugh Valley Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conemaugh Valley Jshs has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Conemaugh Valley Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Conemaugh Valley Jshs a Title I school?

No, Conemaugh Valley Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cambria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.7%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 15906)
9,654
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
48.9
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 15906; 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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