Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School vs. Mercer Area Sr. High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 7-12, Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Mercer Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
458 students
326 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
86
-
Grade 8 Students
67
-
Grade 9 Students
82
89
Grade 10 Students
69
80
Grade 11 Students
71
84
Grade 12 Students
83
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
