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#1493 of 2,846 schools in PA
Smethport Area Jshs
High School · Smethport Area Sd · Smethport, PA
A Smethport Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
412 S Mechanic St, Smethport, PA 16749
- Math 43% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Smethport Area Jshs score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smethport 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,114
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Smethport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smethport Area Jshs is listed in Smethport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smethport Area Jshs
Smethport Area Jshs is a public high school in Smethport, PA, part of Smethport Area Sd, serving approximately 361 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smethport Area Jshs
What grades does Smethport Area Jshs serve?
Smethport Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Smethport Area Jshs?
Smethport Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smethport Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Smethport Area Jshs is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smethport Area Jshs rank in PA?
Smethport Area Jshs ranks #1,493 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Smethport Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Smethport Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Smethport Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smethport Area Jshs has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smethport Area Jshs a charter school?
No, Smethport Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smethport Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, Smethport Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smethport Area Jshs?
48.8% of students at Smethport 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McKean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (814) 887-5545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 16749)
- 3,691
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 16749; 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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