United Jr. Sr. High School

10780 Route 56 East
Armagh, PA 15920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 7-12, United Jr. Sr. 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 is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

United Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

United Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 449 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

United Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of United Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#987 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of United Jr. Sr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
n/a
14%
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White
97%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart display the diversity score of United Jr. Sr. High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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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 United Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
United Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #987 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are United Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
United Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homer-center Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 United Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of United Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend United Jr. Sr. High School?
449 students attend United Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of United Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Jr. Sr. High School?
United Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does United Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
United Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is United Jr. Sr. High School part of?
United Jr. Sr. High School is part of United SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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