Serving 709 students in grades 7-12, Towanda 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 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Towanda Area JSHS's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Towanda, PA, covering approximately 162.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 709 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
709 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Towanda 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 Towanda 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
#1793 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
2%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1793 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Athens Area High School, Sayre Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
709 students attend Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Towanda Area School District.
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