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#2630 of 2,846 schools in PA
North Schuylkill Jshs
High School · North Schuylkill Sd · Ashland, PA
A North Schuylkill Sd high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15 Academy Lane Route 61, Ashland, PA 17921
- Math 27% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Schuylkill Jshs score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Schuylkill 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated844/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashland), 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
$71,600
Median home value
$136,400
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Technology Centers-north CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 15 | 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.
North Schuylkill Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Schuylkill Jshs is listed in North Schuylkill SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Schuylkill Jshs
North Schuylkill Jshs is a public high school in Ashland, PA, part of North Schuylkill Sd, serving approximately 993 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,630 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Schuylkill Jshs
What grades does North Schuylkill Jshs serve?
North Schuylkill Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend North Schuylkill Jshs?
North Schuylkill Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 993 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Jshs is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Schuylkill Jshs rank in PA?
North Schuylkill Jshs ranks #2,630 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is North Schuylkill Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
North Schuylkill Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Schuylkill Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Schuylkill Jshs has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Schuylkill Jshs a charter school?
No, North Schuylkill Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Schuylkill Jshs a Title I school?
No, North Schuylkill Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Schuylkill Jshs?
57.5% of students at North Schuylkill 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
- 993
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Schuylkill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (570) 874-0495
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17921)
- 7,029
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
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 17921; 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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