Brockway Area Junior and Senior High School are the only intermediate and secondary schools in the Brockway Area School District. The junior and senior high school facilities are located in Brockway, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Serving 400 students in grades 7-12, Brockway 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brockway Area JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district located in Brockway, PA, covering approximately 130.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 400 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
White
98%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rover
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1139 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookville Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School?
400 students attend Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Brockway Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Brockway Area School District.
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