West Branch Area High School

444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 322 students in grades 9-12, West Branch Area 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Branch Area High School's student population of 322 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of West Branch Area 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
45-49%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Branch Area 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.
(18-19)
58%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Branch Area 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
14%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in West Branch Area High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
94%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
This chart display the diversity score of West Branch Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of West Branch Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Branch Area 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
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Branch Area High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are West Branch Area High School often compared to?
West Branch Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Branch Area High School?
The graduation rate of West Branch Area High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Branch Area High School?
322 students attend West Branch Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Branch Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Area High School?
West Branch Area High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Branch Area High School offer ?
West Branch Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Area High School part of?
West Branch Area High School is part of West Branch Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   11/10/2023
I loved it here change it to the top 1% it is a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Patrick Mahomes

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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