Serving 339 students in grades 7-12, Portage Area Jr. Sr. 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 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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Portage Area JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Portage, PA, covering approximately 25.2 square miles. Most areas within the zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 339 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1435 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School, Central Cambria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
339 students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Portage Area School District.
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