Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is a public secondary school, located only two miles north of the Mason–Dixon line in the small town of Salisbury, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The Junior - Senior High School was built in 1954, at a cost of $550,000.00.
Serving 125 students in grades 7-12, Salisbury-elk Lick 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Salisbury-Elk Lick JSHS encompasses the entire school district in Salisbury, PA, covering approximately 58 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 4.8 miles and the furthest edge located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Loyalty to School Pride in Education Commitment to Excellence
School Rankings
Salisbury-elk Lick 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 Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, 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
#2094 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
White
97%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2094 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meyersdale Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
125 students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jr. Sr. High School is part of Salisbury-Elk Lick School District.
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