Serving 537 students in grades 7-12, Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 537 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is 0.12, 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
#504 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #504 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilmington Area High School, Laurel High School, New Castle Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
537 students attend Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Neshannock Jr. Sr. High School is part of Neshannock Township School District.
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