Summary:
The Southern Tioga School District in Pennsylvania is home to two high schools: North Penn-Mansfield Junior/Senior High School and North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School. While both schools serve students in grades 7-12, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance and student demographics.
North Penn-Liberty Junior/Senior High School stands out with a higher four-year graduation rate of 94.1% compared to 86.9% at North Penn-Mansfield Junior/Senior High School. Additionally, North Penn-Liberty has a slightly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically advantaged student population. Academically, North Penn-Liberty also outperforms North Penn-Mansfield in PSSA Math proficiency, with 30% of students scoring proficient or better compared to only 19% at North Penn-Mansfield.
Despite these differences, both high schools have seen a decline in their statewide School Digger rankings in recent years, indicating room for improvement across the Southern Tioga School District. The significant disparity in per-student spending between the two schools, with North Penn-Liberty spending $21,720 per student compared to $15,396 at North Penn-Mansfield, may be a contributing factor to the observed performance gaps. Overall, the data highlights the need for the district to address these disparities and work towards ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in the region.
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