Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, West Branch Area 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Branch Area High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Branch Area 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 West Branch Area High School is 0.10, 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
#1279 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Branch Area High School's ranking?
West Branch Area High School is ranked #1279 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are West Branch Area High School often compared to?
West Branch Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Branch Area High School?
The graduation rate of West Branch Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Branch Area High School?
314 students attend West Branch Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Branch Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Area High School?
West Branch Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Branch Area High School offer ?
West Branch Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Area High School part of?
West Branch Area High School is part of West Branch Area School District.
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