Serving 172 students in grades 7-12, Jamestown 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jamestown Area JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jamestown, PA, covering approximately 61.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 172 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jamestown 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 Jamestown 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
#1519 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)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1519 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commodore Perry Jr. Sr. High School, Greenville 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School?
172 students attend Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Jamestown Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Jamestown Area School District.
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