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Sayre Area HS
High School · Sayre Area Sd · Sayre, PA
A Sayre Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
331 W Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sayre Area HS score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
101.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sayre Area HS 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: Average590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sayre), 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
$59,836
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Waverly High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sayre Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sayre Area HS is listed in Sayre Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sayre Area HS
Sayre Area HS is a public high school in Sayre, PA, part of Sayre Area Sd, serving approximately 394 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,792 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sayre Area HS
What grades does Sayre Area HS serve?
Sayre Area HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Sayre Area HS?
Sayre Area HS has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayre Area HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayre Area HS is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sayre Area HS rank in PA?
Sayre Area HS ranks #1,792 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sayre Area HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Sayre Area HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Sayre Area HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayre Area HS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sayre Area HS a charter school?
No, Sayre Area HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sayre Area HS a Title I school?
No, Sayre Area HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sayre Area HS?
101.5% of students at Sayre Area 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bradford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (570) 888-6622
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 18840)
- 11,249
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 18840; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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