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#1196 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 42% in state
United Jshs
High School · United Sd · Armagh, PA
An United Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10780 Route 56 East, Armagh, PA 15920
- Math 42% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at United Jshs score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where United 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,750
Median home value
$185,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
92.5%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15920; 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.
United Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
United Jshs is listed in United SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United Jshs
United Jshs is a public high school in Armagh, PA, part of United Sd, serving approximately 404 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United Jshs
What grades does United Jshs serve?
United Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend United Jshs?
United Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at United Jshs is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does United Jshs rank in PA?
United Jshs ranks #1,196 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is United Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
United Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 United Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, United Jshs has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is United Jshs a charter school?
No, United Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is United Jshs a Title I school?
No, United Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United Jshs?
44.8% of students at United 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Indiana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (814) 446-5615
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15920)
- 691
- Area median age
- 52.4
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 15920; 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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