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Top 39% in state

Montrose Area Jshs

High School · Montrose Area Sd · Montrose, PA

A Montrose Area Sd high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 Meteor Way, Montrose, PA 18801

  • Math 40% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation10.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$21,486
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Montrose Area Jshs score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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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The neighborhood

Where Montrose Area Jshs 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,337

Median home value

$226,000

Median rent

$903/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·13 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Montrose Area Sd

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$21,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Montrose Area Jshs is listed in Montrose Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montrose Area Jshs

Montrose Area Jshs is a public high school in Montrose, PA, part of Montrose Area Sd, serving approximately 571 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,122 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montrose Area Jshs

What grades does Montrose Area Jshs serve?

Montrose Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Montrose Area Jshs?

Montrose Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Area Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Area Jshs is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montrose Area Jshs rank in PA?

Montrose Area Jshs ranks #1,122 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Montrose Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Montrose Area Jshs 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 Montrose Area Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montrose Area Jshs has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Montrose Area Jshs a charter school?

No, Montrose Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Montrose Area Jshs a Title I school?

No, Montrose Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montrose Area Jshs?

100.0% of students at Montrose Area Jshs 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
571
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Susquehanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 18801)
7,838
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
48.5
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 18801; 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

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