Below Average
#2409 of 2,846 schools in PA
Port Allegany Jshs
High School · Port Allegany SD
20 Oak St, Port Allegany, PA 16743
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
4.3
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,409 of 2,846
In Port Allegany
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
Port Allegany SD
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Port Allegany Jshs
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About Port Allegany Jshs
Port Allegany Jshs is a public high school in Port Allegany, PA, part of Port Allegany SD. Port Allegany Jshs serves approximately 386 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Port Allegany Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,409 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Port Allegany Jshs show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- PA avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Port Allegany Jshs sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Port Allegany Jshs sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
39% of students at Port Allegany Jshs were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Port Allegany Jshs — Students at Port Allegany Jshs score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.
How Port Allegany Jshs Compares
See how Port Allegany Jshs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
20 Oak St, Port Allegany, PA 16743
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Port Allegany Jshs may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Austin Area JSHS (rated 9.0/10, 16.1 miles away, in nearby Austin), which scores notably higher. Another option is PORTVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 15.3 miles away, in nearby Portville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Coudersport Area JSHS (rated 7.5/10, 13.7 miles away, in nearby Coudersport), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Port Allegany, see our Port Allegany schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 20.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Port Allegany El Sch Port Allegany | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| VALLEY VIEW AMISH SCHOOL Port Allegany | 3.9 mi | 3.3 |
| PINE GROVE AMISH SCHOOL Port Allegany | 4.1 mi | — |
| Oswayo Valley El Sch Shinglehouse | 10.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Smethport Area JSHS Smethport | 8.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Smethport Area El Sch Smethport | 8.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Otto-Eldred El Sch Eldred | 11.2 mi | 7.5 |
| PORTVILLE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Portville | 15.3 mi | 7.7 |
| PORTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Portville | 15.4 mi | 7.4 |
| PARKER-JORDAN ACADEMY Little Gennessee | 15.4 mi | — |
| Otto-Eldred JSHS Duke Center | 13.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Coudersport Area El Sch Coudersport | 13.1 mi | 7.5 |
| HEBRON CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coudersport | 13.7 mi | — |
| Austin Area El Sch Austin | 16.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Austin Area JSHS Austin | 16.1 mi | 9.0 |
| Coudersport Area JSHS Coudersport | 13.7 mi | 7.5 |
| BOLIVAR-RICHBURG PRE-K PROGRAM Bolivar | 18.0 mi | — |
| BOLIVAR-RICHBURG JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bolivar | 18.2 mi | 7.0 |
| BOLIVAR-RICHBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Richburg | 19.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Woodland El Sch Emporium | 20.8 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 16743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,846
Median Home Value
$116,100
Median Rent
$756/mo
Population
3,960
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
38.7
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| Penn Treaty Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.2 |
| Cornell HS Coraopolis, PA | 4.4 |
| Northeast Bradford JSHS Rome, PA | 4.4 |
| West Greene JSHS Waynesburg, PA | 4.4 |
| South Williamsport Area JSHS South Williamsport, PA | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Allegany Jshs
What grades does Port Allegany Jshs serve?
Port Allegany Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Allegany Jshs?
Port Allegany Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Allegany Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Allegany Jshs is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Port Allegany Jshs rank in PA?
Port Allegany Jshs ranks #2,409 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Port Allegany Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Port Allegany Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Port Allegany Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Allegany Jshs has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Port Allegany Jshs a charter school?
No, Port Allegany Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Allegany Jshs a Title I school?
No, Port Allegany Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (814) 642-2544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Resources & Links
District
Port Allegany SD- District Enrollment
- 892
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,910
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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