Is Armstrong Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Armstrong Junior/Senior High School ranks 133 rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Armstrong Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,478 students attended Armstrong Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Armstrong Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Armstrong Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 1,478. This school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Armstrong Junior/Senior High School is part of the Armstrong School District, which is ranked 181 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating. The school's academic performance is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Science and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, 67.1% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to the district's 72.7% and the state's 65.6%. Additionally, 55.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the district's 54.8% and the state's 53.8%. The school's four-year graduation rate has remained strong, ranging from 84.1% to 90.8% over the past five years, and its dropout rate is relatively low, ranging from 0.8% to 1.4%.

When compared to nearby schools, Armstrong Junior/Senior High School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. For example, West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School, which is also part of the Armstrong School District, has a lower percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to Armstrong Junior/Senior High School. However, some nearby schools, such as Freeport Area Senior High School, have even stronger academic performance, ranking 59 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023. Overall, Armstrong Junior/Senior High School's ability to support students from diverse backgrounds, including those from low socioeconomic status, is particularly noteworthy, though there may be room for improvement in supporting disabled students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201

(724) 548-7600

District: Armstrong School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,358

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 1,478

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

African American:

1.8%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Armstrong Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 65.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Armstrong Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 80.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.33. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Armstrong Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.1%), African American (1.8%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Armstrong Junior/Senior High School employs 111.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School is $22,358.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Armstrong Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Junior/Senior High School 309^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Armstrong Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Junior/Senior High School 133^rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Armstrong Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 181^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	59.24	382^nd	861	55.6%
2019	63.68	336^th	891	62.3%
2021	69.96	209^th	797	73.8%
2022	66.01	289^th	883	67.3%
2023	64.34	309^th	893	65.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.27	343^rd	874	60.8%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.89	423^rd	660	35.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.97	368^th	681	46.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	70.99	234^th	673	65.2%
2019	83.46	82^nd	693	88.2%
2021	81.44	72^nd	537	86.6%
2022	76.07	154^th	634	75.7%
2023	77.33	133^rd	674	80.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.45	155^th	652	76.2%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.43	310^th	502	38.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.62	158^th	577	72.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1515	30	5	8	2	1	4	1565
2017	1595	30	1	10	2	0	0	1638
2018	1590	26	1	9	3	1	1	1631
2019	1580	33	3	9	2	1	0	1628
2020	1561	34	2	14	6	1	0	1618
2021	1538	36	3	17	4	0	1	1599
2022	1472	31	4	17	2	0	4	1530
2023	1421	27	4	22	1	0	3	1478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1565	117.0	13.3	45.6
2017	1638	114.2	14.3	45.9
2018	1631	110.8	14.7	44.6
2019	1628	113.6	14.3	46.7
2020	1618	112.3	14.4	55.1
2021	1599	110.9	14.4	53.7
2022	1530	111.1	13.7	45.4
2023	1478	111.4	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	1565	117.0	13.3	45.6
2017	1638	114.2	14.3	45.9
2018	1631	110.8	14.7	44.6
2019	1628	113.6	14.3	46.7
2020	1618	112.3	14.4	55.1
2021	1599	110.9	14.4	53.7
2022	1530	111.1	13.7	45.4
2023	1478	111.4	13.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,068 (5.0%)	$20,221 (95.0%)	$21,289
2020	$892 (4.2%)	$20,422 (95.8%)	$21,315
2021	$2,615 (12.0%)	$19,229 (88.0%)	$21,844
2022	$3,374 (15.1%)	$18,984 (84.9%)	$22,358

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 336^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 309^th of 893 Middle schools	3.1%
Ranks 82^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 133^rd of 674 High schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	42.5	34.6	7.9%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	56.6	51.8	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	32	25	7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	66.8	67.1	0.3%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	60.9	60.4	0.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	77.2	59.2	18%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	86.1	63.4	22.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	88.5	68.3	20.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	37.5	30	7.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	66.8	67.1	0.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Armstrong Junior/Senior High School)	58.7	55.8	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1628	1478	9.2%
African American	33	27	18.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	9	22	144.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1580	1421	10.1%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	100%	53.3%

Schools Near Armstrong Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Armstrong Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Buffington Dr	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 548-7600	1,478	111	13.2	100.0%	1,421 (96.1%)	27 (1.8%)	22 (1.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	77.3	133^rd of 674 public high schools	80.3%		76.1	154^th of 634 public high schools	75.7%	21	59.2	63.4	68.3		34.6	25.0	30.0	67.1	67.1		51.8	60.4	55.8	$22,358	$3,374	$18,984
Lenape Technical School	Public	9-12	2215 Chaplin Avenue	Ford City	16226	Armstrong County	Lenape Technical School	No	No	No	No	(724) 763-7116	581	28	20.6	31.3%	548 (94.3%)	6 (1.0%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	47.4	400^th of 674 public high schools	40.7%		35.7	468^th of 634 public high schools	26.2%	68	29.8	48.6	57.0
West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	178 Wolf Drive	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 783-7040	524	50	10.4	100.0%	513 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.4	42^nd of 674 public high schools	93.8%		77.8	133^rd of 634 public high schools	79.0%	91	52.0	74.5	86.5		24.4	17.1	21.3	64.7	64.7		61.2	74.4	66.7	$27,615	$3,898	$23,717
Leechburg Area High School	Public	9-12	215 1st St	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 842-0571	186	18	10.3	47.3%	171 (91.9%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	74.7	153^rd of 674 public high schools	77.3%		78.2	125^th of 634 public high schools	80.3%	28	32.3	64.6	81.3											$20,303	$2,891	$17,412
Freeport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	625 South Pike Rd	Freeport	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 295-5143	546	39	14.0	27.3%	516 (94.5%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	87.6	59^th of 674 public high schools	91.2%		90.8	17^th of 634 public high schools	97.3%	42	51.7	67.8	89.8											$17,967	$352	$17,615
Apollo-Ridge High School	Public	9-12	1825 State Route 56	Spring Church	15686	Armstrong County	Apollo-Ridge School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 478-6000	286	25	11.3	100.0%	259 (90.6%)	3 (1.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	90.4	37^th of 674 public high schools	94.5%		78.8	119^th of 634 public high schools	81.2%	82	62.5	70.6	86.3											$31,327	$427	$30,900
Kiski Area High School	Public	9-12	240 Hyde Park Rd	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 845-8181	1,126	52	21.6	30.6%	1,024 (90.9%)	73 (6.5%)	13 (1.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)	47.2	401^st of 674 public high schools	40.5%		68.8	213^th of 634 public high schools	66.4%	188	12.6	45.8	60.6											$21,845	$959	$20,886
Union High School	Public	6-12	354 Baker Street Suite 1	Rimersburg	16248	Clarion County	Union School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 473-3121	308	26	11.7	81.8%	305 (99.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	48.2	395^th of 674 public high schools	41.4%		52	376^th of 634 public high schools	40.7%	19	25.9	43.9	65.0	32.7	23.3	26.8	28.5	53.7	53.7	52.7	60.0	48.7	53.2	$14,719	$1,505	$13,214
Highlands Senior High School	Public	9-12	1500 Pacific Ave	Natrona Heights	15065	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 226-1000	713	40	18.0	90.3%	577 (80.9%)	64 (9.0%)	17 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.0%)	49	387^th of 674 public high schools	42.6%		41.1	447^th of 634 public high schools	29.5%	60	25.2	44.5	66.4											$18,101	$1,271	$16,830
Knoch High School	Public	9-12	345 Knoch Rd	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 352-1700	698	48	14.6	23.6%	679 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	53.1	354^th of 674 public high schools	47.5%		65.4	245^th of 634 public high schools	61.4%	109	32.7	55.4	56.6											$17,394	$903	$16,491

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