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#743 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 26% in state

Coudersport Area Jshs

High School · Coudersport Area Sd · Coudersport, PA

A Coudersport Area Sd high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915

  • Math 42% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$21,998
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Coudersport Area Jshs score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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

99%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Coudersport 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average393/100K

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

$65,677

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
8 boys'·6 girls'·18 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.

Coudersport Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$21,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Coudersport Area Jshs

Coudersport Area Jshs is a public high school in Coudersport, PA, part of Coudersport Area Sd, serving approximately 310 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coudersport Area Jshs

What grades does Coudersport Area Jshs serve?

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

How many students attend Coudersport Area Jshs?

Coudersport Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Coudersport Area Jshs is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coudersport Area Jshs rank in PA?

Coudersport Area Jshs ranks #743 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Coudersport Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Coudersport Area Jshs 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 Coudersport Area Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coudersport Area Jshs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coudersport Area Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Coudersport Area Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

99.0% of students at Coudersport 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
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Potter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16915)
5,911
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
48.8
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 16915; 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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