Serving 444 students in grades 7-12, Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 444 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1234 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, Burgettstown Ms/hs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School?
444 students attend Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School?
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School is part of Fort Cherry SD School District.
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