Very Good
#855 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 30% in state
Lenape Technical School
High School · Lenape Technical School · Ford City, PA
A high school in Ford City, PA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2215 Chaplin Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226
- Math 33% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lenape Technical School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
45%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lenape Technical School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,563
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,440 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School of Armstrong CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Adelphoi Education at KittanningPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 7–12 | 3.5 mi | 34 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lenape Technical School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lenape Technical School is listed in Lenape Technical School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lenape Technical School
Lenape Technical School is a public high school in Ford City, PA, part of Lenape Technical School, serving approximately 593 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lenape Technical School
What grades does Lenape Technical School serve?
Lenape Technical School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lenape Technical School?
Lenape Technical School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenape Technical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenape Technical School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lenape Technical School rank in PA?
Lenape Technical School ranks #855 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Lenape Technical School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lenape Technical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lenape Technical School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenape Technical School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lenape Technical School a charter school?
No, Lenape Technical School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lenape Technical School a Title I school?
No, Lenape Technical School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lenape Technical School?
45.0% of students at Lenape Technical School 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (724) 763-7116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 16226)
- 7,994
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 16226; 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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