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Weatherly Area High School vs. Jim Thorpe Area High School

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School Overview

School
Weatherly Area High School
601 6th St
Weatherly, PA 18255
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Jim Thorpe Area High School
1 Olympian Way
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Weatherly Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Jim Thorpe Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Weatherly Area High School ranks in the bottom 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Jim Thorpe Area 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
155 students
529 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weatherly Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jim Thorpe Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weatherly Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jim Thorpe Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weatherly Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jim Thorpe Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weatherly Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weatherly Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jim Thorpe Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1427 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#1588 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weatherly Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jim Thorpe Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in PA)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weatherly Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jim Thorpe Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weatherly Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jim Thorpe Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weatherly Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jim Thorpe Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Weatherly Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jim Thorpe Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Weatherly Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jim Thorpe Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
34
150
Grade 10 Students
39
144
Grade 11 Students
37
143
Grade 12 Students
45
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weatherly Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weatherly Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jim Thorpe Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weatherly Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weatherly Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jim Thorpe Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weatherly Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weatherly Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jim Thorpe Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weatherly Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weatherly Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jim Thorpe Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weatherly Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weatherly Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jim Thorpe Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weatherly Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jim Thorpe Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weatherly Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jim Thorpe Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weatherly Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weatherly Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jim Thorpe Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jim Thorpe Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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