Serving 816 students in grades 7-12, Punxsutawney 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Punxsutawney Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Punxsutawney Area High School's student population of 816 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Punxsutawney Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Punxsutawney Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1560 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Punxsutawney Area High School's ranking?
Punxsutawney Area High School is ranked #1560 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Punxsutawney Area High School often compared to?
Punxsutawney Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookville Jr. Sr. High School, Dubois Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Punxsutawney Area High School?
The graduation rate of Punxsutawney Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Punxsutawney Area High School?
816 students attend Punxsutawney Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Punxsutawney Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Punxsutawney Area High School?
Punxsutawney Area High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Punxsutawney Area High School offer ?
Punxsutawney Area High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Punxsutawney Area High School part of?
Punxsutawney Area High School is part of Punxsutawney Area SD School District.
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