Serving 304 students in grades 7-12, Elderton Junior Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elderton Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elderton Junior Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 84%.
How many students attend Elderton Junior Senior High School?
304 students attend Elderton Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Elderton Junior Senior High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elderton Junior Senior High School?
Elderton Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elderton Junior Senior High School offer ?
Elderton Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elderton Junior Senior High School part of?
Elderton Junior Senior High School is part of Armstrong School District.
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