Serving 689 students in grades 7-12, Ford City Junior Senior 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
689 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ford City Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ford City Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Ford City Junior Senior High School?
689 students attend Ford City Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ford City Junior Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford City Junior Senior High School?
Ford City Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ford City Junior Senior High School offer ?
Ford City Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Ford City Junior Senior High School part of?
Ford City Junior Senior High School is part of Armstrong School District.
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