Montgomery Area High School is a diminutive public high school in Montgomery, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Montgomery Area School District.
Serving 417 students in grades 7-12, Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montgomery JSHS serves the entire Montgomery, PA district, covering an area of 86.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 417 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Jr. 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
#801 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #801 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School?
417 students attend Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School?
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School is part of Montgomery Area School District.
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