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 419 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 36%). 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bobcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1423 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 36% 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 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School?
419 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, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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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