Penns Manor Area High School is a public high school in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, serving the communities of Clymer and Heilwood, as well as Cherryhill and Pine Townships. The campus is located between the communities at the junction/multiplex of Routes 403, 553, and 580.
Serving 371 students in grades 6-12, Penns Manor Area 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penns Manor Area JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire district in Clymer, PA, encompassing approximately 81.1 square miles. Families typically can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 371 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Bright Futures Begin
School Rankings
Penns Manor Area 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 Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. 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
#1823 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1823 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purchase Line Jr. Sr. High School, Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School?
371 students attend Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Penns Manor Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Penns Manor Area School District.
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