Northern Potter Junior Senior High School is a diminutive, rural, public junior senior high school located in Ulysses, Potter County, Pennsylvania. It is the sole high school operated by the Northern Potter School District.
Serving 219 students in grades 7-12, Northern Potter 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northern Potter JSHS serves the entire district of Ulysses, PA, covering an area of approximately 228.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest point located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 219 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northern Potter 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 Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School is 0.04, 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
#1929 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1929 out of 2,733 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?
20-24% 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 Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School?
219 students attend Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School?
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School is part of Northern Potter School District.
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