Serving 444 students in grades 7-12, Maplewood 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 444 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maplewood 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 Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1801 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1801 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Springs Jr. Sr. High School, Saegertown Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School?
444 students attend Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School?
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Maplewood Jr. Sr. High School is part of Penncrest School District.
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