For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 513 students in Northern Potter 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 Northern Potter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
513 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Northern Potter 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
498 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
97%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
38
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
32
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,181 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,226 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,181
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,226
$23,119
Best Northern Potter School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Potter Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7534
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northern Potter School District?
Northern Potter School District manages 2 public schools serving 513 students.
What is the rank of Northern Potter School District?
Northern Potter School District is ranked #426 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 Northern Potter School District?
97% of Northern Potter School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northern Potter School District?
Northern Potter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Northern Potter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,226 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
