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#2109 of 2,846 schools in PA
Ferndale Area Jshs
High School · Ferndale Area Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Ferndale Area Sd high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 Harlan Ave, Johnstown, PA 15905
- Math 25% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ferndale Area Jshs score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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).
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Where Ferndale 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$70,620
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Greater Johnstown ShsEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 856 | Compare → |
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.
Ferndale Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ferndale Area Jshs is listed in Ferndale Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ferndale Area Jshs
Ferndale Area Jshs is a public high school in Johnstown, PA, part of Ferndale Area Sd, serving approximately 284 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,109 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ferndale Area Jshs
What grades does Ferndale Area Jshs serve?
Ferndale Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ferndale Area Jshs?
Ferndale Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Area Jshs is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ferndale Area Jshs rank in PA?
Ferndale Area Jshs ranks #2,109 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Ferndale Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Ferndale Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ferndale Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferndale Area Jshs has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ferndale Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Ferndale Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ferndale Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Ferndale Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (814) 288-5757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 15905)
- 19,722
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
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 15905; 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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