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Neshannock Jshs

High School · Neshannock Township Sd · New Castle, PA

A Neshannock Township Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3834 Mitchell Rd, New Castle, PA 16105

  • Math 51% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,899
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Neshannock Jshs score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
86%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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

29.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Neshannock Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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

$67,256

Median home value

$175,100

Median rent

$965/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·17 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cray Challenges Alternative School (aedy)Private · tuitionNot rated7–101.9 mi9Compare →
Cray Education CenterPrivate · tuition6.2private6–121.9 mi31Compare →
Wilmington Area HSEnrollment path unverified8.69–124.1 mi288Compare →
New Castle ShsEnrollment path unverified5.19–124.3 mi732Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Neshannock Township Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Neshannock Jshs

Neshannock Jshs is a public high school in New Castle, PA, part of Neshannock Township Sd, serving approximately 523 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,627 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neshannock Jshs

What grades does Neshannock Jshs serve?

Neshannock Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Neshannock Jshs?

Neshannock Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Neshannock Jshs is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neshannock Jshs rank in PA?

Neshannock Jshs ranks #1,627 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Neshannock Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Neshannock Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Neshannock Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neshannock Jshs has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Neshannock Jshs a charter school?

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

Is Neshannock Jshs a Title I school?

No, Neshannock Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.4% of students at Neshannock 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
523
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lawrence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 16105)
15,195
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
46
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 16105; 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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