Clarion-Limestone Jr/Sr High School is a public Junior/Senior High School, in Strattanville, central Clarion County, Pennsylvania, with 522 students in grades 7-12
Serving 359 students in grades 7-12, Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarion-Limestone Area JSHS serves an attendance zone that spans the entire school district, covering an area of approximately 117.3 square miles in and around Strattanville, PA. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the boundary being about 6.1 miles, and the furthest edge located 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Calendar
School Motto
A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins.
School Rankings
Clarion-limestone Area 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 Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, 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
#1195 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1195 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School?
359 students attend Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Clarion-limestone Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Clarion-Limestone Area School District.
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