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#1529 of 2,846 schools in PA
Octorara Area Jshs
High School · Octorara Area Sd · Atglen, PA
An Octorara Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
226 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA 19310
- Math 20% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Octorara Area Jshs score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Octorara Area Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,679
Median home value
$289,300
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Paths Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Octorara Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,744NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Octorara Area Jshs is listed in Octorara Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Octorara Area Jshs
Octorara Area Jshs is a public high school in Atglen, PA, part of Octorara Area Sd, serving approximately 1,027 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Octorara Area Jshs
What grades does Octorara Area Jshs serve?
Octorara Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Octorara Area Jshs?
Octorara Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 1,027 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Octorara Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Octorara Area Jshs is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Octorara Area Jshs rank in PA?
Octorara Area Jshs ranks #1,529 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Octorara Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Octorara Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Octorara Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Octorara Area Jshs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Octorara Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Octorara Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Octorara Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Octorara Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Octorara Area Jshs?
99.7% of students at Octorara 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
- 1,027
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (610) 593-8223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 19310)
- 3,035
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 19310; 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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