Serving 269 students in grades 6-12, Saltsburg Middle School High School ranks in the top 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saltsburg Middle School High School's ranking?
Saltsburg Middle School High School is ranked #987 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Saltsburg Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Saltsburg Middle School High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saltsburg Middle School High School?
269 students attend Saltsburg Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Saltsburg Middle School High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saltsburg Middle School High School?
Saltsburg Middle School High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saltsburg Middle School High School offer ?
Saltsburg Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Saltsburg Middle School High School part of?
Saltsburg Middle School High School is part of Blairsville-Saltsburg School District.
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