For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,156 students in Clearfield County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clearfield County, PA are West Branch Area High School, Dubois Area Sr. High School and Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearfield County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Clearfield County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Clearfield County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clearfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Area High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Morrisdale, PA 16858
(814) 345-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dubois Area Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Orient Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-8111
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4934 Green Acre Rd
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Houtzdale, PA 16651
(814) 378-7616
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1620 River Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5308
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Rank: #66.
Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Beech St
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Curwensville, PA 16833
(814) 236-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Clearfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Bigler Rd
Bigler, PA 16825
(814) 857-7607
Bigler, PA 16825
(814) 857-7607
Gr: K-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2075 Highview Rd, Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-1761
Gr: K-4 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
602 Mill Road
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5302
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 263-4668
Gr: K-2 | 62 students
8962 Gillingham Rd
Frenchville, PA 16836
(814) 263-4896
Frenchville, PA 16836
(814) 263-4896
Gr: K-4 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 710
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-6217
Gr: 3-5 | 66 students
5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Westover, PA 16692
(814) 845-7655
Gr: 10-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
493 South Highland St
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-4072
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-4072
Gr: K-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2672 Helvetia Rd
Luthersburg, PA 15848
(814) 299-4802
Luthersburg, PA 15848
(814) 299-4802
Gr: K-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
201 Hoovertown Rd
Penfield, PA 15849
(814) 299-4924
Penfield, PA 15849
(814) 299-4924
Gr: K-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
178 Walltown Rd
Grampian, PA 16838
(814) 236-1411
Grampian, PA 16838
(814) 236-1411
Gr: K-4 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
5995 Fire Tower Rd
Mahaffey, PA 15757
(814) 277-6602
Mahaffey, PA 15757
(814) 277-6602
Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
264 Wilson St
Wallaceton, PA 16876
(814) 342-2457
Wallaceton, PA 16876
(814) 342-2457
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clearfield County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clearfield County, PA include West Branch Area High School, Dubois Area Sr. High School and Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clearfield County?
7 public high schools are located in Clearfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearfield County?
Clearfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clearfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clearfield County include: Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, West Branch Area High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Dubois Area Sr. High School vs. Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
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