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%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 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.
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