Very Good
#771 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Northern Potter Jshs
High School · Northern Potter Sd · Ulysses, PA
A Northern Potter Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
763 Northern Potter Road, Ulysses, PA 16948
- Math 28% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Northern Potter Jshs score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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
61%
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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Where Northern Potter 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
$46,630
Median home value
$145,500
Median rent
$619/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Northern Potter Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northern Potter Jshs is listed in Northern Potter SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Potter Jshs
Northern Potter Jshs is a public high school in Ulysses, PA, part of Northern Potter Sd, serving approximately 223 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Potter Jshs
What grades does Northern Potter Jshs serve?
Northern Potter Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Potter Jshs?
Northern Potter Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Potter Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Potter Jshs is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Potter Jshs rank in PA?
Northern Potter Jshs ranks #771 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northern Potter Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Potter Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Northern Potter Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Potter Jshs has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Northern Potter Jshs a charter school?
No, Northern Potter Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Potter Jshs a Title I school?
No, Northern Potter Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Potter Jshs?
61.0% of students at Northern Potter 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (814) 848-7534
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 16948)
- 1,683
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 16948; 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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