Very Good
#607 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 21% in state
Penns Manor Area Jshs
High School · Penns Manor Area Sd · Clymer, PA
A Penns Manor Area Sd high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
6003 Route 553 Highway, Clymer, PA 15728
- Math 41% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penns Manor Area Jshs score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penns Manor Area 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clymer), 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
$58,628
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Ridge Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Penns Manor Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penns Manor Area Jshs is listed in Penns Manor Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penns Manor Area Jshs
Penns Manor Area Jshs is a public high school in Clymer, PA, part of Penns Manor Area Sd, serving approximately 378 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penns Manor Area Jshs
What grades does Penns Manor Area Jshs serve?
Penns Manor Area Jshs serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Penns Manor Area Jshs?
Penns Manor Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penns Manor Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Penns Manor Area Jshs is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penns Manor Area Jshs rank in PA?
Penns Manor Area Jshs ranks #607 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Penns Manor Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Penns Manor Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Penns Manor Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penns Manor Area Jshs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Penns Manor Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Penns Manor Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penns Manor Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Penns Manor Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penns Manor Area Jshs?
56.1% of students at Penns Manor 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (724) 254-2666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15728)
- 3,468
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 15728; 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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