Excellent
#253 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
Johnsonburg Area HS
High School · Johnsonburg Area Sd · Johnsonburg, PA
A Johnsonburg Area Sd high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
315 High School Rd, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
- Math 54% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Johnsonburg Area HS score 63% 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 19 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Johnsonburg Area HS 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,432/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnsonburg), 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
$65,000
Median home value
$74,700
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Johnsonburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnsonburg Area HS is listed in Johnsonburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnsonburg Area HS
Johnsonburg Area HS is a public high school in Johnsonburg, PA, part of Johnsonburg Area Sd, serving approximately 251 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnsonburg Area HS
What grades does Johnsonburg Area HS serve?
Johnsonburg Area HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Johnsonburg Area HS?
Johnsonburg Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnsonburg Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnsonburg Area HS is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnsonburg Area HS rank in PA?
Johnsonburg Area HS ranks #253 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Johnsonburg Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnsonburg Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Johnsonburg Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnsonburg Area HS has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Johnsonburg Area HS a charter school?
No, Johnsonburg Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnsonburg Area HS a Title I school?
No, Johnsonburg Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnsonburg Area HS?
100.0% of students at Johnsonburg Area HS 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (814) 965-2556
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 15845)
- 3,109
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 15845; 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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