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Greater Johnstown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,788 students in Greater Johnstown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greater Johnstown School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
191 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Greater Johnstown 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 71% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#618 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
57%
Graduation Rate
71%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
1,123 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
40%
14%
# White Students
947 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
34%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
531 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
225
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
214
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,617 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 $17,315 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,617
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,315
$23,119
Best Greater Johnstown School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 Westgate Dr
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 533-5670
Grades: PK-4
| 1,181 students
Rank: #22.
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 8-12
| 856 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Greater Johnstown Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
220 Messenger Street
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: 5-7
| 631 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District is ranked #616 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Greater Johnstown School District?
40% of Greater Johnstown School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown School District?
Greater Johnstown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greater Johnstown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,315 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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