Avella Area School District

The Avella Area School District in Pennsylvania consists of two schools: Avella Elementary Center and Avella Area Junior/Senior High School. The district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, providing educational opportunities in a small, close-knit community.

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 236 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, Avella Elementary Center has shown consistent 2-star ratings, but it excels in 3rd and 4th grade PSSA Math assessments, exceeding the state averages.

While the high school outperforms the state on Keystone Exams, both schools lag behind the state averages on PSSA Math and English Language Arts assessments, suggesting potential areas for improvement in curriculum and instruction. Additionally, the higher free and reduced lunch rate at the elementary school may indicate a greater need for targeted support and resources to address socioeconomic challenges faced by students. The district's resource allocation, with higher spending per student at the high school level and a lower student-teacher ratio, reflects the additional costs and focus on individualized attention at the secondary level.