Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Grove City Area George Jr 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove City Area George Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grove City Area George Jr High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grove City Area George Jr High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
36%
14%
White
45%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grove City Area George Jr High School?
The graduation rate of Grove City Area George Jr High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 86%.
How many students attend Grove City Area George Jr High School?
88 students attend Grove City Area George Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Grove City Area George Jr High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove City Area George Jr High School?
Grove City Area George Jr High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grove City Area George Jr High School offer ?
Grove City Area George Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove City Area George Jr High School part of?
Grove City Area George Jr High School is part of Grove City Area School District.
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