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#2819 of 2,846 schools in PA
Greater Johnstown Shs
High School · Greater Johnstown Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Greater Johnstown Sd high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
222 Central Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902
- Math 5% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs PA 57% (2024)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greater Johnstown Shs score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 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
How we rate schools
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Where Greater Johnstown 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$42,163
Median home value
$58,400
Median rent
$684/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 1.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greater Johnstown Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 45.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greater Johnstown Shs is listed in Greater Johnstown SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Johnstown Shs
Greater Johnstown Shs is a public high school in Johnstown, PA, part of Greater Johnstown Sd, serving approximately 856 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,819 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Johnstown Shs
What grades does Greater Johnstown Shs serve?
Greater Johnstown Shs serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Shs?
Greater Johnstown Shs has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Shs is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Johnstown Shs rank in PA?
Greater Johnstown Shs ranks #2,819 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Greater Johnstown Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Johnstown Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Greater Johnstown Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Johnstown Shs has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Greater Johnstown Shs a charter school?
No, Greater Johnstown Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Johnstown Shs a Title I school?
No, Greater Johnstown Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Johnstown Shs?
100.0% of students at Greater Johnstown 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (814) 533-5670
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15902)
- 11,593
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 15902; 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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