Serving 660 students in grades 7-12, Troy 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 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Troy Area JSHS's attendance zone covers the entire Troy Area School District, encompassing approximately 276.4 square miles in Troy, PA. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 172% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Troy 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 Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#2023 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-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)22.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2023 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayre Area High School, Athens Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
660 students attend Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Troy Area School District.
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