Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 353 students in grades 7-12 in Strattanville, Pennsylvania, part of the Clarion-Limestone Area School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with strong academic achievement and graduation rates that outpace state averages.

Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with PSSA and Keystone Exam scores that exceed state averages, especially in Science and English Language Arts. For example, in 2022-2023, 64.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to the state average of 65.6%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 94.8% over the past 5 years, consistently outperforming the state average. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse than the state, with 95.18% of students identifying as White, compared to nearby schools like Clarion Area Junior/Senior High School, which has a more diverse student body.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School serves a relatively more affluent student population, with 38.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Union High School (81.82%) and Redbank Valley High School (86.59%). This suggests that the school may be providing a quality education, but also raises questions about equity and access for more diverse and economically disadvantaged populations in the surrounding area.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 4091 C-L School Road
       Strattanville, PA  16258-9720


(814) 764-5111

District: Clarion-Limestone Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,354 Help


Feeder schools for Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.2%
Two or more races:
2.0%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), two or more races (2%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School is $18,354.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School 229th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School 178th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Clarion-Limestone Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion-Limestone Area School District 120th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.98 192nd 643 70.1%
2004 57.10 353rd 663 46.8%
2005 60.24 316th 687 54.0%
2006 70.49 218th 736 70.4%
2007 64.91 289th 749 61.4%
2008 54.72 409th 753 45.7%
2009 47.99 494th 770 35.8%
2010 64.04 323rd 805 59.9%
2011 77.38 154th 825 81.3%
2012 82.04 93rd 834 88.8%
2013 70.82 232nd 758 69.4%
2014 81.56 89th 728 87.8%
2015 79.04 148th 835 82.3%
2016 84.12 108th 870 87.6%
2017 87.51 79th 877 91.0%
2018 82.95 116th 861 86.5%
2019 81.83 126th 891 85.9%
2021 65.81 247th 797 69.0%
2022 81.56 125th 883 85.8%
2023 71.43 229th 893 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.62 406th 874 53.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.15 270th 681 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.62 113th 583 80.6%
2004 84.06 76th 590 87.1%
2005 68.26 196th 593 66.9%
2006 74.15 139th 604 77.0%
2007 65.62 234th 615 62.0%
2008 65.44 226th 621 63.6%
2009 68.73 198th 632 68.7%
2010 62.98 271st 649 58.2%
2011 63.32 285th 660 56.8%
2012 61.09 305th 664 54.1%
2013 77.16 108th 591 81.7%
2014 72.78 139th 580 76.0%
2015 85.47 51st 680 92.5%
2016 73.52 187th 677 72.4%
2017 78.71 125th 663 81.1%
2018 86.26 41st 673 93.9%
2019 82.44 94th 693 86.4%
2021 88.07 28th 537 94.8%
2022 80.08 109th 634 82.8%
2023 73.08 178th 674 73.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.99 320th 652 50.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.05 204th 577 64.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 504 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 500 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1992 514 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 515 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 506 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1995 523 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 523 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 506 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1998 507 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 503 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 483 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 457 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 483 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 483 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 496 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 494 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2006 493 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 520 6 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 505 7 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 524 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2010 500 9 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 477 10 1 10 0 0 0 0 498
2012 463 8 1 11 0 0 0 0 483
2013 415 7 3 12 0 0 0 0 437
2014 418 11 4 7 0 0 0 0 440
2015 382 10 2 5 0 0 1 0 400
2016 382 10 2 4 0 0 0 0 398
2017 403 10 2 3 0 0 1 0 419
2018 380 10 2 4 0 0 2 0 398
2019 368 9 1 1 0 0 2 0 381
2020 365 10 1 3 0 0 6 0 385
2021 362 8 0 4 0 0 4 0 378
2022 346 6 0 6 0 0 7 0 365
2023 336 5 0 5 0 0 7 0 353

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 32.7 15.6 n/a
1989 506 32.7 15.4 n/a
1990 495 31.6 15.6 0
1991 500 31.1 16.0 n/a
1992 515 32.1 16.0 n/a
1993 516 33.6 15.4 n/a
1994 510 33.8 15.1 n/a
1995 528 34.3 15.4 n/a
1996 528 34.3 15.4 n/a
1997 510 33.0 15.5 n/a
1998 511 33.0 15.5 n/a
1999 505 34.0 14.9 n/a
2000 488 34.0 14.4 20.9
2001 459 34.0 13.5 18.1
2002 486 34.2 14.2 21.4
2003 486 34.2 14.2 21.4
2004 501 34.6 14.5 21.6
2005 501 35.6 14.1 20.8
2006 505 36.6 13.8 22.6
2007 531 36.7 14.5 24.5
2008 518 28.3 18.3 24.7
2009 543 28.1 19.3 27.1
2010 522 36.9 14.1 29.3
2011 498 36.4 13.6 29.1
2012 483 33.3 14.5 34.6
2013 437 33.0 13.2 31.6
2014 440 32.4 13.5 33.9
2015 400 33.0 12.1 36.3
2016 398 33.0 12.0 37.2
2017 419 32.3 12.9 27.9
2018 398 32.3 12.3 28.1
2019 381 34.3 11.0 32.3
2020 385 32.3 11.9 34.3
2021 378 33.4 11.3 37.3
2022 365 33.4 10.9 37
2023 353 31.4 11.2 38.8

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 Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 32.7 15.6 n/a
1989 506 32.7 15.4 n/a
1990 495 31.6 15.6 0
1991 500 31.1 16.0 n/a
1992 515 32.1 16.0 n/a
1993 516 33.6 15.4 n/a
1994 510 33.8 15.1 n/a
1995 528 34.3 15.4 n/a
1996 528 34.3 15.4 n/a
1997 510 33.0 15.5 n/a
1998 511 33.0 15.5 n/a
1999 505 34.0 14.9 n/a
2000 488 34.0 14.4 20.9
2001 459 34.0 13.5 18.1
2002 486 34.2 14.2 21.4
2003 486 34.2 14.2 21.4
2004 501 34.6 14.5 21.6
2005 501 35.6 14.1 20.8
2006 505 36.6 13.8 22.6
2007 531 36.7 14.5 24.5
2008 518 28.3 18.3 24.7
2009 543 28.1 19.3 27.1
2010 522 36.9 14.1 29.3
2011 498 36.4 13.6 29.1
2012 483 33.3 14.5 34.6
2013 437 33.0 13.2 31.6
2014 440 32.4 13.5 33.9
2015 400 33.0 12.1 36.3
2016 398 33.0 12.0 37.2
2017 419 32.3 12.9 27.9
2018 398 32.3 12.3 28.1
2019 381 34.3 11.0 32.3
2020 385 32.3 11.9 34.3
2021 378 33.4 11.3 37.3
2022 365 33.4 10.9 37
2023 353 31.4 11.2 38.8

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 Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $530 (2.9%) $18,018 (97.1%) $18,548
2020 $00 (0.0%) $16,624 (100.0%) $16,624
2021 $2,519 (12.7%) $17,323 (87.3%) $19,842
2022 $1,788 (9.7%) $16,566 (90.3%) $18,354

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 229th of 893 Middle schools
 11.5%
Ranks 94th of 693 High schoolsRanks 178th of 674 High schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)60.346.2
 14.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)79.768.8
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)3422.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)7464.3
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)6856.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)81.637.5
 44.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)87.660
 27.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)81.675.9
 5.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)48.735.3
 13.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)7464.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School)74.662.8
 11.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381353
 7.3%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White368336
 8.7%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%38.8%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School.

Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarion-Limestone Elementary School

Students at Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Clarion-Limestone Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 178th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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