Juniata High School is a small, rural, public high school which is one of two high schools operated by the Juniata County School District. The students reside in the central and western portions of Juniata County in central Pennsylvania.
Serving 517 students in grades 9-12, Juniata Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juniata Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Juniata Sr. High School's student population of 517 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Juniata 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 Juniata Sr. High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juniata Sr. High School's ranking?
Juniata Sr. High School is ranked #1593 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Juniata Sr. High School often compared to?
Juniata Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Juniata Jr. Sr. High School, Pottsville Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juniata Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Juniata Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Juniata Sr. High School?
517 students attend Juniata Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Juniata Sr. High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juniata Sr. High School?
Juniata Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Juniata Sr. High School offer ?
Juniata Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Juniata Sr. High School part of?
Juniata Sr. High School is part of Juniata County School District.
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