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#1541 of 2,846 schools in PA
Susquehanna Community Jshs
High School · Susquehanna Community Sd · Susquehanna, PA
A Susquehanna Community Sd high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3192 Turnpike St, Susquehanna, PA 18847
- Math 29% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Susquehanna Community Jshs score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 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
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susquehanna Community 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,217
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18847; 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.
Susquehanna Community Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susquehanna Community Jshs is listed in Susquehanna Community SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susquehanna Community Jshs
Susquehanna Community Jshs is a public high school in Susquehanna, PA, part of Susquehanna Community Sd, serving approximately 339 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 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 Susquehanna Community Jshs
What grades does Susquehanna Community Jshs serve?
Susquehanna Community Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Susquehanna Community Jshs?
Susquehanna Community Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Community Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Susquehanna Community 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 Susquehanna Community Jshs rank in PA?
Susquehanna Community Jshs ranks #1,541 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Susquehanna Community Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Susquehanna Community Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Susquehanna Community Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susquehanna Community Jshs has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Susquehanna Community Jshs a charter school?
No, Susquehanna Community Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Susquehanna Community Jshs a Title I school?
No, Susquehanna Community Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susquehanna Community Jshs?
98.5% of students at Susquehanna Community 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
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Susquehanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (570) 853-4921
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 18847)
- 5,082
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 18847; 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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