Skip to main content

Average

#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

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency41.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-0.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation27.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$16,500
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Montoursville Area Shs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
42%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
64%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 34 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
67%
2021*
Math
67%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
54%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.2%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

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

Powered byWalk Score

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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.2% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Loyalsock Twp ShsEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.6 mi461Compare →
St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–124.1 mi206Compare →
South Williamsport Area JshsEnrollment path unverified4.17–124.4 mi480Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.