Clarion Area School District

The Clarion Area School District in Pennsylvania serves students from two schools: Clarion Area Elementary School and Clarion Area Junior/Senior High School. The data shows that the junior/senior high school is the standout performer, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and higher graduation rates compared to the elementary school.

At the elementary school, students demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in science where 75.5% are proficient, exceeding the state average of 65.8%. However, the high school outshines the elementary school in several key areas, including Keystone Exam proficiency rates in Algebra I (53.7% vs. 41.6% state average), Biology (61.8% vs. 50.5% state average), and Literature (74.5% vs. 63.2% state average). The high school also boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate.

Both schools benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, around 12-13 students per teacher, which may contribute to their academic success. Additionally, the high school spends more per student ($21,110) compared to the elementary school ($18,108), which could be a factor in its stronger performance. Overall, the Clarion Area School District appears to be providing a quality education, with the junior/senior high school leading the way in academic achievement.