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Williamson Shs

High School · Northern Tioga Sd · Tioga, PA

A Northern Tioga Sd high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

33 Jct Cross Road, Tioga, PA 16946

  • Math 28% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$18,061
Chronic Absenteeism33.9%

Students at Williamson Shs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Williamson Shs 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,083

Median home value

$157,000

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Northern Tioga SD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cowanesque Valley JshsEnrollment path unverified6.97–12Not available379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northern Tioga Sd

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Williamson Shs is listed in Northern Tioga SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Williamson Shs

Williamson Shs is a public high school in Tioga, PA, part of Northern Tioga Sd, serving approximately 549 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Williamson Shs

What grades does Williamson Shs serve?

Williamson Shs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Williamson Shs?

Williamson Shs has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamson Shs?

The student-teacher ratio at Williamson Shs is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williamson Shs rank in PA?

Williamson Shs ranks #1,671 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Williamson Shs's MySchoolScout rating?

Williamson Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Williamson Shs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamson Shs has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Williamson Shs a charter school?

No, Williamson Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Williamson Shs a Title I school?

No, Williamson Shs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Williamson Shs?

100.0% of students at Williamson Shs 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
549
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tioga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.9%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 16946)
2,525
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
46.5
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 16946; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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