Serving 539 students in grades 7-12, Chartiers-houston 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chartiers-Houston JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Houston, PA, encompassing approximately 25 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 539 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chartiers-houston 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 Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is 0.24, 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
#881 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #881 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School, Trinity Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
539 students attend Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is part of Chartiers-Houston School District.
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