Below Average
#2495 of 2,846 schools in PA
South Williamsport Area Jshs
High School · South Williamsport Area Sd · South Williamsport, PA
A South Williamsport Area Sd high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Percy St, South Williamsport, PA 17702
- Math 22% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Williamsport Area Jshs score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Williamsport 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average698/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Williamsport), 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
$70,514
Median home value
$193,500
Median rent
$935/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Neumann Regional AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Loyalsock Twp ShsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Williamsport Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,492 | Compare → |
| Montoursville Area ShsEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 573 | 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.
South Williamsport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Williamsport Area Jshs is listed in South Williamsport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Williamsport Area Jshs
South Williamsport Area Jshs is a public high school in South Williamsport, PA, part of South Williamsport Area Sd, serving approximately 480 students in grades 7th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,495 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Williamsport Area Jshs
What grades does South Williamsport Area Jshs serve?
South Williamsport Area Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South Williamsport Area Jshs?
South Williamsport Area Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Williamsport Area Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Williamsport Area Jshs is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Williamsport Area Jshs rank in PA?
South Williamsport Area Jshs ranks #2,495 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is South Williamsport Area Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
South Williamsport Area Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 South Williamsport Area Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Williamsport Area Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Williamsport Area Jshs a charter school?
No, South Williamsport Area Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Williamsport Area Jshs a Title I school?
No, South Williamsport Area Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Williamsport Area Jshs?
59.4% of students at South Williamsport 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
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (570) 326-2684
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17702)
- 10,506
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 17702; 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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