Serving 508 students in grades 7-12, Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#788 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #788 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon-mcmillan Sr. High School, Trinity Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
508 students attend Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Chartiers-houston Jr. Sr. High School is part of Chartiers-Houston School District.
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