DuBois Area Senior High School is a midsized, rural, public high school located in the city of DuBois, Pennsylvania. The high school serves students from most of north-western Clearfield County, and in Jefferson County, it covers the Boroughs of Falls Creek, Reynoldsville, Sykesville, and Winslow Township.
Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Dubois Area 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dubois Area SHS's attendance zone covers the entire Du Bois, PA school district, encompassing approximately 258.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.1 miles and the furthest edge located 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dubois Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dubois Area Sr. High School's student population of 893 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
893 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dubois Area 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 Dubois Area Sr. High School is 0.17, 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
#1302 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%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
3%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, and Red
School Mascot
Beavers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubois Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Dubois Area Sr. High School is ranked #1302 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dubois Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Dubois Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School by visitors of our site.
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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubois Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dubois Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Dubois Area Sr. High School?
893 students attend Dubois Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dubois Area Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dubois Area Sr. High School?
Dubois Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dubois Area Sr. High School offer ?
Dubois Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dubois Area Sr. High School part of?
Dubois Area Sr. High School is part of Dubois Area School District.
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