Serving 563 students in grades 7-12, Cranberry 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 4% 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: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranberry Area JSHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Seneca, PA, encompassing approximately 156.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 11.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 563 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
563 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cranberry 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 Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1828 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
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 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1828 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oil City Sr. High School, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
563 students attend Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% 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 Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Cranberry 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 Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Cranberry Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Teachers are great, student body is unfriendly. Environment can be hostile between students, cliques are a real problem.
2 10/10/2025
I attended Cranberry until 11th grade. I dropped out because I was tormented for being openly gay. Certain faculty members were kind and I felt safe when they were around. However, day to day name calling (by students) and facetious comments (by office staff) led me to drop out, achieve my own goals and I'm proud to say I'm a sophomore in college studying law to hopefully one day be an advocate for victims of school bullying. If you're looking for a jaded, narrow-minded environment to show off/live vicariously through your straight, athletic, white child; Cranberry Jr.Sr. High School would be great for you. Otherwise home schooling would be the best option for those that fall short of the above listed criteria.
5 10/10/2025
I went to cranberry my enitre school career. The teachers were amazing, so incredible helpful and nice. The classes are very challenging and help you in college. There was a little problem with students, but teenagers will be teenageers, just ignore the ignorant ones. Most other students are very nice and you can become really good friends with them. The athletics are amazing and highly encouraged. The music and art departments are way above average. Overall I would not pick any other school to attend. This is a very good school to go to.
Review Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
