Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Columbia-montour Avts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia-montour Avts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Columbia-montour Avts's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia-montour Avts is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia-montour Avts?
The graduation rate of Columbia-montour Avts is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia-montour Avts?
620 students attend Columbia-montour Avts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Columbia-montour Avts students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia-montour Avts?
Columbia-montour Avts has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia-montour Avts offer ?
Columbia-montour Avts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia-montour Avts part of?
Columbia-montour Avts is part of Columbia-Montour AVTS School District.
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