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#1327 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
West Shamokin Jshs
High School · Armstrong Sd · Rural Valley, PA
An Armstrong Sd high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
178 Wolf Drive, Rural Valley, PA 16249
- Math 35% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Shamokin Jshs score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
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 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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
105.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Shamokin Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,042
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.3 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Shannock Valley Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hickory Hollow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.5private | 1–9 | 4.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Armstrong JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 1,440 | 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.
Armstrong Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Shamokin Jshs is listed in Armstrong SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Shamokin Jshs
West Shamokin Jshs is a public high school in Rural Valley, PA, part of Armstrong Sd, serving approximately 527 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,327 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Shamokin Jshs
What grades does West Shamokin Jshs serve?
West Shamokin Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West Shamokin Jshs?
West Shamokin Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shamokin Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shamokin Jshs is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Shamokin Jshs rank in PA?
West Shamokin Jshs ranks #1,327 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Shamokin Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
West Shamokin Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 West Shamokin Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Shamokin Jshs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Shamokin Jshs a charter school?
No, West Shamokin Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Shamokin Jshs a Title I school?
No, West Shamokin Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Shamokin Jshs?
105.9% of students at West Shamokin 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
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Armstrong County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (724) 783-7040
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 16249)
- 1,757
- Area average commute
- 34.2 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 16249; 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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