Serving 1,003 students in grades 7-12, North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 1,003 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Schuylkill JSHS serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Ashland, PA, encompassing approximately 72.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,003 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North Schuylkill Jr. 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 North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School is 0.30, 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
#2071 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-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)30.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2071 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pottsville Area High School, Minersville Area Jr. Sr. High School, Mahanoy Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School?
1,003 students attend North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School?
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School part of?
North Schuylkill Jr. Sr. High School is part of North Schuylkill School District.
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