Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School

3834 Mitchell Rd
New Castle, PA 16105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 536 students in grades 7-12, Neshannock 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% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 536 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#761 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
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40%
38%
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65-69%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #761 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilmington Area High School, Laurel High School, New Castle Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
536 students attend Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is part of Neshannock Township SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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