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#1279 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Jersey Shore Area Shs
High School · Jersey Shore Area Sd · Jersey Shore, PA
A Jersey Shore Area Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Cemetery St, Jersey Shore, PA 17740
- Math 39% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jersey Shore Area Shs score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.4%
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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Where Jersey Shore Area 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 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,000
Median home value
$182,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Side SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.3 | 1–9 | 4.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jersey Shore Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jersey Shore Area Shs is listed in Jersey Shore Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jersey Shore Area Shs
Jersey Shore Area Shs is a public high school in Jersey Shore, PA, part of Jersey Shore Area Sd, serving approximately 686 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jersey Shore Area Shs
What grades does Jersey Shore Area Shs serve?
Jersey Shore Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jersey Shore Area Shs?
Jersey Shore Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Shs is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jersey Shore Area Shs rank in PA?
Jersey Shore Area Shs ranks #1,279 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Jersey Shore Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Jersey Shore Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Jersey Shore Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey Shore Area Shs has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jersey Shore Area Shs a charter school?
No, Jersey Shore Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jersey Shore Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Jersey Shore Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey Shore Area Shs?
47.4% of students at Jersey Shore Area 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
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (570) 398-7170
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17740)
- 11,600
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 17740; 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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