Serving 125 students in grades 7-12, Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 125 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1645 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1645 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meyersdale Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is 50%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
125 students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% 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 Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is part of Salisbury-Elk Lick SD School District.
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