Serving 654 students in grades 7-12, Troy 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 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 102% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Troy 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 Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1983 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1983 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens Area High School, Sayre Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
654 students attend Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Troy Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Troy Area School District.
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