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#1266 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 44% in state

Curwensville Area Jshs

High School · Curwensville Area Sd · Curwensville, PA

A Curwensville Area Sd high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

650 Beech St, Curwensville, PA 16833

  • Math 46% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness5.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation4.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$17,381
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Curwensville Area Jshs score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

99.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Curwensville 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average403/100K

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

$57,264

Median home value

$120,700

Median rent

$670/mo

College educated

24.5%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
4.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clearfield Area JshsEnrollment path unverified5.47–122.6 mi1,046Compare →
Soaring Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–123.3 mi55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Curwensville Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Curwensville Area Jshs

Curwensville Area Jshs is a public high school in Curwensville, PA, part of Curwensville Area Sd, serving approximately 432 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,266 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Curwensville Area Jshs

What grades does Curwensville Area Jshs serve?

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

How many students attend Curwensville Area Jshs?

Curwensville Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Curwensville Area Jshs is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Curwensville Area Jshs rank in PA?

Curwensville Area Jshs ranks #1,266 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Curwensville Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Curwensville Area Jshs 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 Curwensville Area Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Curwensville Area Jshs has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Curwensville Area Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Curwensville Area Jshs a Title I school?

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

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

99.3% of students at Curwensville 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
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clearfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16833)
5,280
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
44
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 16833; 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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