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#1121 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
Montoursville Area Shs
High School · Montoursville Area Sd · Montoursville, PA
A Montoursville Area Sd high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Mulberry St, Montoursville, PA 17754
- Math 41% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montoursville Area Shs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montoursville 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,530/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montoursville), 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
$72,298
Median home value
$249,400
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17754; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalsock Twp ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| South Williamsport Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 7–12 | 4.4 mi | 480 | 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.
Montoursville Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montoursville Area Shs is listed in Montoursville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montoursville Area Shs
Montoursville Area Shs is a public high school in Montoursville, PA, part of Montoursville Area Sd, serving approximately 573 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,121 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montoursville Area Shs
What grades does Montoursville Area Shs serve?
Montoursville Area Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montoursville Area Shs?
Montoursville Area Shs has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Shs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montoursville Area Shs rank in PA?
Montoursville Area Shs ranks #1,121 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Montoursville Area Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
Montoursville Area Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Montoursville Area Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montoursville Area Shs has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montoursville Area Shs a charter school?
No, Montoursville Area Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montoursville Area Shs a Title I school?
No, Montoursville Area Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montoursville Area Shs?
33.2% of students at Montoursville 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
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (570) 368-2611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17754)
- 11,971
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 17754; 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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