Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located near the village of Hyde, Pennsylvania. Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School serves students from most of central and north central Clearfield County. The school's mascot is the bison, modeled after the American Bison.
Serving 1,008 students in grades 7-12, Clearfield 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 5% 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: 1,008 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clearfield Area JSHS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire Clearfield school district, covering approximately 347.4 square miles around Clearfield, PA. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 1,008 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clearfield 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 Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, 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
#2091 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
85-89%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
3%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bison & Lady Bison
School Mascot
Benny The Bison, Modeled After The American Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2091 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dubois Area Sr. High School, Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School, West Branch Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
1,008 students attend Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Clearfield 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 Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Clearfield Area School District.
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