South Williamsport Area Junior Senior High School is a public junior and senior high school located in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It is part of the South Williamsport Area School District.
Serving 478 students in grades 7-12, South Williamsport 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 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The South Williamsport Area JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Williamsport, PA, encompassing approximately 35.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 3.9 miles and the furthest edge located 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 478 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.19, 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
#1984 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mounties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1984 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loyalsock Twp Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School?
478 students attend South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School?
South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
South Williamsport Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of South Williamsport Area School District.
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