Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School is a public junior/senior high school located in westcentral Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The school is grades 7-12 and serves about 400 students.
Serving 271 students in grades 7-12, Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (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 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockwood Area JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire Rockwood, PA school district, encompassing approximately 146.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, 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
#573 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #573 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
271 students attend Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Rockwood Area School District.
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