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Glendale Jshs

High School · Glendale Sd · Flinton, PA

A Glendale Sd high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1466 Beaver Valley Rd, Flinton, PA 16640

  • Math 37% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$20,958
Chronic Absenteeism28%

Students at Glendale Jshs score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

100%

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 Glendale 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$52,500

Median home value

$125,000

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

94.7%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
4 boys'·2 girls'·13 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.

Glendale Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Glendale Jshs

Glendale Jshs is a public high school in Flinton, PA, part of Glendale Sd, serving approximately 346 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,414 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glendale Jshs

What grades does Glendale Jshs serve?

Glendale Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Glendale Jshs?

Glendale Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Jshs is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glendale Jshs rank in PA?

Glendale Jshs ranks #1,414 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Glendale Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Glendale Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Glendale Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glendale Jshs has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glendale Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Glendale Jshs a Title I school?

No, Glendale Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Glendale 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
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cambria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 16640)
942
Area average commute
41 min
Area median age
51.2
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 16640; 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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