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#247 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

Fannett-metal Shs

High School · Fannett-metal Sd · Willow Hill, PA

A Fannett-metal Sd high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14823 Path Valley Road P.O. Box 91, Willow Hill, PA 17271

  • Math 36% vs PA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 64% (2024)
  • 90%+ 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+0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
District spending per student$19,885
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Fannett-metal Shs score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
70%
2021*
Math
70%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

109.8%

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 Fannett-metal Shs 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 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,798

Median home value

$221,600

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

39.9%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

23.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Fannett-metal Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$19,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fannett-metal Shs is listed in Fannett-Metal SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fannett-metal Shs

Fannett-metal Shs is a public high school in Willow Hill, PA, part of Fannett-metal Sd, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fannett-metal Shs

What grades does Fannett-metal Shs serve?

Fannett-metal Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fannett-metal Shs?

Fannett-metal Shs has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Fannett-metal Shs is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fannett-metal Shs rank in PA?

Fannett-metal Shs ranks #247 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fannett-metal Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Fannett-metal Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fannett-metal Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannett-metal Shs has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fannett-metal Shs a charter school?

No, Fannett-metal Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fannett-metal Shs a Title I school?

No, Fannett-metal Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fannett-metal Shs?

109.8% of students at Fannett-metal Shs 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
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 17271)
486
Area median age
30.8
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 17271; 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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