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#741 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 26% in state

Corry Area HS

High School · Corry Area Sd · Corry, PA

A Corry Area Sd high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

534 E Pleasant St, Corry, PA 16407

  • Math 40% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$18,065
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Corry Area HS score 51% 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 Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 28 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

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Corry Area HS 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated978/100K

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

$48,962

Median home value

$127,900

Median rent

$694/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16407; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·24 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Corry Area Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Corry Area HS

Corry Area HS is a public high school in Corry, PA, part of Corry Area Sd, serving approximately 599 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corry Area HS

What grades does Corry Area HS serve?

Corry Area HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Corry Area HS?

Corry Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corry Area HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Corry Area HS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corry Area HS rank in PA?

Corry Area HS ranks #741 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Corry Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Corry Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Corry Area HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corry Area HS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Corry Area HS a charter school?

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

Is Corry Area HS a Title I school?

No, Corry Area HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corry Area HS?

100.0% of students at Corry Area HS 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
599
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16407)
10,555
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
42.8
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 16407; 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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