Serving 429 students in grades 7-12, Curwensville 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Curwensville Area JSHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district and encompasses approximately 116.6 square miles in Curwensville, PA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 429 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Together Inspiring Dedication to Excellence
School Rankings
Curwensville 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 Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, 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
#1840 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-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)25.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Golden Tide
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1840 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
429 students attend Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Curwensville Area School District.
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