Top Rankings
North Star School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 984 students in North Star School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in North Star School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
984 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.8%
23.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,135 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$44,930 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$43,758 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,619
$26,978
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,135
$26,274
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Star School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Central Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
North Star High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ohio St
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-6651
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
North Star East Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3598 Whistler Rd
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Stoystown, PA 15563
(814) 893-5616
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star School District?
North Star School District manages 3 public schools serving 984 students.
What is the rank of North Star School District?
North Star School District is ranked #230 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star School District?
97% of North Star School District students are White, 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 North Star School District?
North Star School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is North Star School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,135 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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