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North Clarion Co Jshs

High School · North Clarion County Sd · Tionesta, PA

A North Clarion County Sd high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10439 Route 36, Tionesta, PA 16353

  • Math 46% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$16,793
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at North Clarion Co Jshs score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

48.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Clarion Co 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,674

Median home value

$125,400

Median rent

$608/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

84%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
10.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 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.

North Clarion County Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Clarion Co Jshs is listed in North Clarion County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Clarion Co Jshs

North Clarion Co Jshs is a public high school in Tionesta, PA, part of North Clarion County Sd, serving approximately 297 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Clarion Co Jshs

What grades does North Clarion Co Jshs serve?

North Clarion Co Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend North Clarion Co Jshs?

North Clarion Co Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at North Clarion Co Jshs is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Clarion Co Jshs rank in PA?

North Clarion Co Jshs ranks #1,488 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is North Clarion Co Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

North Clarion Co Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 North Clarion Co Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Clarion Co Jshs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Clarion Co Jshs a charter school?

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

Is North Clarion Co Jshs a Title I school?

No, North Clarion Co Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Clarion Co Jshs?

48.8% of students at North Clarion Co 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
297
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clarion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 16353)
2,459
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
54.4
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 16353; 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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