Summary:
The Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School is the sole high school serving the Jamestown Area School District in Pennsylvania. This school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 97th out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 335th out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with strengths in science proficiency but weaknesses in math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, particularly in the upper grades.
Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School has a relatively small student population of 204 students and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, which could be an advantage in providing more personalized attention. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 80.39% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges and should be considered when developing strategies to support student success.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking and mixed academic performance, it has maintained a respectable 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. Addressing the academic gaps in math and ELA, particularly in the upper grades, while also considering the impact of the school's socioeconomic factors, could be crucial steps in improving the overall performance and student outcomes at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School.
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