For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,066 students in Clearfield Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Clearfield Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,066 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Clearfield Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#470 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
4 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,971 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
95%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
137
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
153
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
155
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
178
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,581 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,581
$23,696
Spending / Student
$20,417
$23,119
Best Clearfield Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Ave
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #22.
Clearfield Area Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 High Level Rd
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Grades: K-6
| 1,020 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearfield Area School District?
Clearfield Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,066 students.
What is the rank of Clearfield Area School District?
Clearfield Area School District is ranked #471 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearfield Area School District?
95% of Clearfield Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clearfield Area School District?
Clearfield Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Clearfield Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,417 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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