Serving 720 students in grades 7-12, Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 720 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, 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
#1765 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1765 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyalusing Valley Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
720 students attend Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Towanda Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Towanda Area School District.
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