Serving 555 students in grades 7-12, Elk Lake 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 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 555 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Lake 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 Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School is 0.20, 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
#1845 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1845 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tunkhannock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School?
555 students attend Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School?
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School is part of Elk Lake School District.
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