Serving 359 students in grades 7-12, Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1293 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1293 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Jr. Sr. High School, Central Cambria High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
359 students attend Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Portage Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Portage Area School District.
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