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Wyalusing Valley Jshs

High School · Wyalusing Area Sd · Wyalusing, PA

A Wyalusing Area Sd high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11364 Wyalusing New Albany Road, Wyalusing, PA 18853

  • Math 35% vs PA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs PA 56% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation19%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$18,856
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Wyalusing Valley Jshs score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
37%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
56%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

99.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Wyalusing Valley 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,784

Median home value

$213,700

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·22 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Wyalusing Area Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wyalusing Valley Jshs is listed in Wyalusing Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wyalusing Valley Jshs

Wyalusing Valley Jshs is a public high school in Wyalusing, PA, part of Wyalusing Area Sd, serving approximately 579 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wyalusing Valley Jshs

What grades does Wyalusing Valley Jshs serve?

Wyalusing Valley Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Wyalusing Valley Jshs?

Wyalusing Valley Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley Jshs?

The student-teacher ratio at Wyalusing Valley Jshs is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wyalusing Valley Jshs rank in PA?

Wyalusing Valley Jshs ranks #1,450 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Wyalusing Valley Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?

Wyalusing Valley Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Wyalusing Valley Jshs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wyalusing Valley Jshs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wyalusing Valley Jshs a charter school?

No, Wyalusing Valley Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wyalusing Valley Jshs a Title I school?

No, Wyalusing Valley Jshs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wyalusing Valley Jshs?

99.5% of students at Wyalusing Valley 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
579
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bradford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 18853)
4,137
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
45.7
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 18853; 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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