Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is located at 50 High School Road, Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. In 2015, enrollment was reported as 710 pupils in 7th through 12th grades. Montrose Area Junior Senior High School employed 56 teachers.
Serving 565 students in grades 7-12, Montrose Area Jr. Sr. 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 is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 6% 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: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Montrose Area JSHS is located in Montrose, PA, and serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 227.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest edge reaching 18.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn More, Do More, Be More
School Rankings
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.11, 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
#1218 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Meteor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1218 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge High School, Blue Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School?
565 students attend Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Montrose 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 Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Montrose Area School District.
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