Clarion Area High School is a public junior and senior high school in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The school went through its last addition and renovation process in 1997, at which time, modern technology was added to the school's curriculum.
Serving 426 students in grades 6-12, Clarion Area 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Clarion Area JSHS covers the entire school district in Clarion, PA, encompassing approximately 70.4 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.1 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located about 9.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 426 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Empower * Engage * Excel
School Rankings
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.26, 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
#1435 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1435 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School?
426 students attend Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Clarion Area School District.
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