Montrose Area Junior Senior High School serves 582 students in grades 7-12.
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School's student population of 582 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
582 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1340 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
3%
13%

Black
1%
15%

White
95%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montrose Area Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is ranked #1340 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montrose Area Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Montrose Area Junior Senior High School?
582 students attend Montrose Area Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Montrose Area Junior Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montrose Area Junior Senior High School?
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Montrose Area Junior Senior High School offer ?
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Montrose Area Junior Senior High School part of?
Montrose Area Junior Senior High School is part of Montrose Area School District.
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