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#1919 of 2,846 schools in PA

Cranberry Area Jshs

High School · Cranberry Area Sd · Seneca, PA

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

1 Education Dr, Seneca, PA 16346

  • Math 30% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$16,938
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Cranberry Area Jshs score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

50.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cranberry 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,804

Median home value

$131,800

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·22 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.2 mi25Compare →
Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8PK–122.6 mi104Compare →
Venango Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.07–123.1 mi57Compare →
Venango Technology CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.4 mi3Compare →

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.

Cranberry Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cranberry Area Jshs

Cranberry Area Jshs is a public high school in Seneca, PA, part of Cranberry Area Sd, serving approximately 559 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,919 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cranberry Area Jshs

What grades does Cranberry Area Jshs serve?

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

How many students attend Cranberry Area Jshs?

Cranberry Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Area 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 Cranberry Area Jshs rank in PA?

Cranberry Area Jshs ranks #1,919 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Cranberry Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Cranberry Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Cranberry Area Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranberry Area Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cranberry Area Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Cranberry Area Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

50.6% of students at Cranberry 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
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Venango County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16346)
3,246
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
48.5
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 16346; 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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