North Star High School is a public High School, located in northern Somerset County, and is named after the former North Star Way that travels through the district. North Star is a merger of the Jenner-Boswell and Forbes School District in 1969.
Serving 327 students in grades 9-12, North Star 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 ≤10% (which is lower 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Star High School's attendance zone covers the entire Boswell, PA school district, encompassing approximately 104.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Star High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
North Star High School's student population of 327 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Memories Abound
School Rankings
North Star 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 Star High School is 0.08, 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
#1706 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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)22.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Star High School's ranking?
North Star High School is ranked #1706 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are North Star High School often compared to?
North Star High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Area Jr-sr High School, Berlin Brothersvalley Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% 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 North Star High School?
The graduation rate of North Star High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend North Star High School?
327 students attend North Star High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Star High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Star High School?
North Star High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Star High School offer ?
North Star High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Star High School part of?
North Star High School is part of North Star School District.
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