Punxsutawney Area School District


Summary:

The Punxsutawney Area School District in Pennsylvania is home to two schools: Punxsutawney Area Elementary School, which serves grades K-6, and Punxsutawney Area High School, which serves grades 7-12. Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with the elementary school having slightly higher racial diversity than the high school.

Academically, the elementary school performs on par with or slightly above the district and state averages on standardized tests, while the high school's performance is generally below average, particularly in math. However, the high school maintains a respectable 90.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch eligibility, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Per-student spending is higher at the high school level ($18,129) compared to the elementary school ($17,337), but the lower academic performance at the high school suggests the increased spending may not be translating into improved student outcomes. Overall, the Punxsutawney Area School District appears to be facing challenges in supporting the academic needs of its students, particularly at the secondary level, and may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to address these disparities.

District Detail

 300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767

 (814) 938-5151

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 1,905

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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