Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School

85 Mountain Ave
Portage, PA 15946
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 7-12, Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 399 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Portage Area 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 Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#987 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
97%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #987 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School, Central Cambria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
399 students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Portage Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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