Greater Johnstown High School is a public high school in the eastern United States, which is located in between the neighborhoods of Moxham, 8th Ward, and Hornerstown in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school operated by the Greater Johnstown School District.
Serving 917 students in grades 8-12, Greater Johnstown 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Greater Johnstown SHS encompasses the entire school district in Johnstown, PA, covering approximately 29.1 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School's student population of 917 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
917 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every student, Every Day, Whatever It Takes.'
School Rankings
Greater Johnstown 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 Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#2478 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
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
75-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Johnstown Sr. High School's ranking?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is ranked #2478 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greater Johnstown Sr. High School often compared to?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
917 students attend Greater Johnstown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Johnstown Sr. High School offer ?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Johnstown Sr. High School part of?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is part of Greater Johnstown School District.
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