Top Rankings
Jeannette City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 909 students in Jeannette City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jeannette City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
909 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jeannette City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
57%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,952 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,952
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,506
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jeannette City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District manages 2 public schools serving 909 students.
What is the rank of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District is ranked #424 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeannette City School District?
57% of Jeannette City School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Jeannette City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,506 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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