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Jeannette City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 897 students in Jeannette City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jeannette City School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
897 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jeannette City 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
126 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
14%
14%
# White Students
531 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
59%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
23%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
72
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
70
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,388 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,994 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,388
$23,649
Spending / Student
$21,994
$23,073
Best Jeannette City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeannette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District manages 2 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District is ranked #389 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeannette City School District?
59% of Jeannette City School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jeannette City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,994 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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