Below Average
#2200 of 2,846 schools in PA
Franklin Area Jshs
High School · Franklin Area Sd · Franklin, PA
A Franklin Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
246 Pone Lane, Franklin, PA 16323
- Math 33% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin Area Jshs score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$62,233
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Grove JshsEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 393 | 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.
Franklin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Area Jshs is listed in Franklin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Area Jshs
Franklin Area Jshs is a public high school in Franklin, PA, part of Franklin Area Sd, serving approximately 820 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,200 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Area Jshs
What grades does Franklin Area Jshs serve?
Franklin Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin Area Jshs?
Franklin Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 820 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Area Jshs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Area Jshs rank in PA?
Franklin Area Jshs ranks #2,200 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Franklin Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Franklin Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Area Jshs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Franklin Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Franklin Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Franklin Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Area Jshs?
100.0% of students at Franklin 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
- 820
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Venango County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (814) 432-2121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16323)
- 14,694
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.1
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 16323; 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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