Very Good
#710 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Penn Trafford HS
High School · Penn-trafford Sd · Harrison City, PA
A Penn-trafford Sd high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3381 Route 130, Harrison City, PA 15636
- Math 84% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penn Trafford HS score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 86% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penn Trafford HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,250
Median home value
$351,400
College educated
50.3%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Jeannette HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–12 | 3.7 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Norwin HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 1,712 | Compare → |
| Clelian Heights School for Exceptional ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 1–12 | 4.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
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.
Penn-trafford Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,024NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penn Trafford HS is listed in Penn-Trafford SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penn Trafford HS
Penn Trafford HS is a public high school in Harrison City, PA, part of Penn-trafford Sd, serving approximately 1,212 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penn Trafford HS
What grades does Penn Trafford HS serve?
Penn Trafford HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penn Trafford HS?
Penn Trafford HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Trafford HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Trafford HS is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penn Trafford HS rank in PA?
Penn Trafford HS ranks #710 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penn Trafford HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Penn Trafford HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Penn Trafford HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penn Trafford HS has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penn Trafford HS a charter school?
No, Penn Trafford HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penn Trafford HS a Title I school?
No, Penn Trafford HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penn Trafford HS?
24.1% of students at Penn Trafford HS 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (724) 744-4471
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 15636)
- 3,839
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 15636; 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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