Top Rankings
Clearfield Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,076 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 Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,076 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Clearfield Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 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
0.10
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,974 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
95%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
143
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
157
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,319 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,482
$23,649
Spending / Student
$20,319
$23,073
Best Clearfield Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2831 Washington Avenue
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Clearfield, PA 16830
(814) 765-5511
Grades: 7-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #22.
Clearfield Area Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,059 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearfield Area School District?
Clearfield Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,076 students.
What is the rank of Clearfield Area School District?
Clearfield Area School District is ranked #473 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
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 $20,319 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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