Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Seneca, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 557 students. The school is part of the Cranberry Area School District, which is ranked 309 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a ranking between 188 and 352 over the past 10 years, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating average performance compared to other high schools in the state. However, the school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as North Clarion County Junior/Senior High School and Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School, which have higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English Language Arts.

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to nearby schools with lower percentages of such students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 11.6 in 2022-2023 is higher than some nearby schools, which may impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. While the school performs better in science and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state and district averages, its performance in math is generally below the state and district averages, and students with disabilities perform the worst, ranking 295 out of 513 PA high schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 Education Dr
       Seneca, PA  16346-9709


(814) 676-8504

District: Cranberry Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,859 Help


Feeder schools for Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Cranberry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 54.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 68.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (96.1%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School is $21,859.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School 484th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School 218th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Cranberry Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranberry Area School District 309th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.04 464th 643 27.8%
2004 33.52 511th 663 22.9%
2005 43.21 466th 687 32.2%
2006 52.15 432nd 736 41.3%
2007 65.37 286th 749 61.8%
2008 64.44 298th 753 60.4%
2009 65.78 284th 770 63.1%
2010 57.65 408th 805 49.3%
2011 65.18 338th 825 59.0%
2012 63.99 357th 834 57.2%
2013 65.54 309th 758 59.2%
2014 73.39 186th 728 74.5%
2015 63.95 298th 835 64.3%
2016 43.22 533rd 870 38.7%
2017 44.06 522nd 877 40.5%
2018 67.02 289th 861 66.4%
2019 65.74 310th 891 65.2%
2021 55.71 348th 797 56.3%
2022 49.29 476th 883 46.1%
2023 57.10 386th 893 56.8%
2024 47.92 484th 891 45.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.14 314th 874 64.1%
2024 35.32 592nd 877 32.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.30 521st 860 39.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.95 249th 660 62.3%
2024 49.80 274th 672 59.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.36 430th 870 50.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.60 427th 681 37.3%
2024 26.39 531st 673 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.61 318th 583 45.5%
2004 36.79 437th 590 25.9%
2005 42.55 422nd 593 28.8%
2006 54.86 333rd 604 44.9%
2007 66.69 221st 615 64.1%
2008 58.65 302nd 621 51.4%
2009 57.29 306th 632 51.6%
2010 67.81 212th 649 67.3%
2011 73.25 168th 660 74.5%
2012 82.73 65th 664 90.2%
2013 54.15 309th 591 47.7%
2014 63.06 232nd 580 60.0%
2015 62.86 307th 680 54.9%
2016 54.74 390th 677 42.4%
2017 56.76 370th 663 44.2%
2018 68.11 278th 673 58.7%
2019 59.06 352nd 693 49.2%
2021 69.64 188th 537 65.0%
2022 62.62 266th 634 58.0%
2023 67.26 238th 674 64.7%
2024 68.65 218th 686 68.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.18 268th 652 58.9%
2024 49.35 346th 664 47.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.29 149th 665 77.6%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.09 433rd 502 13.7%
2024 36.50 295th 513 42.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.43 316th 662 52.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.42 292nd 577 49.4%
2024 55.87 265th 595 55.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Open Quote All three of my children are graduates of this fine educational example. All three have gone on to find success in college and life. While no educational institution can or should claim or bear the sole responsibility for raising children, I appreciate how the Cranberry Area School District has contributed to the lives of mine. In school what you receive is related to what effort you are willing to expend. It has been my experience with this district that staff members will go the extra mile to help students who are interested in helping themselves as well. That is not to say that the faculty doesn't also do their best to motivate everyone, they do.
In addition: the majority of the community is very involved, the facilities are beautiful, and the people are welcoming and friendly. What I am trying to express is that we are very proud of our schools and they do not deserve your lackluster rating based solely on the performance of one test. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cranberry 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 843 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1989 821 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1990 779 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1991 779 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 783 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 787
1993 792 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 774 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 811 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1996 811 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1997 780 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 788
1998 761 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1999 784 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2000 767 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 767 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2002 756 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 756 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 748 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2005 715 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2006 704 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 654 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2008 635 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 621 3 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 589 4 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 545 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 555
2012 527 5 4 2 2 0 0 0 540
2013 535 5 3 1 2 0 0 0 546
2014 528 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 536
2015 515 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 525
2016 512 4 5 2 1 0 0 0 524
2017 502 3 3 2 1 0 3 0 514
2018 509 4 3 2 1 0 5 0 524
2019 492 4 3 2 0 0 8 0 509
2020 493 5 4 3 0 0 10 0 515
2021 495 3 3 1 0 0 12 0 514
2022 528 3 1 4 0 0 15 0 551
2023 535 4 0 5 0 0 13 0 557

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 Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 845 49.0 17.2 n/a
1989 823 49.0 16.7 n/a
1990 781 46.3 16.8 0
1991 785 47.3 16.5 n/a
1992 787 48.5 16.2 n/a
1993 800 45.0 17.8 n/a
1994 782 46.5 16.8 n/a
1995 820 45.5 18.0 n/a
1996 820 45.5 18.0 n/a
1997 788 47.6 16.6 n/a
1998 769 49.5 15.5 n/a
1999 789 50.0 15.8 n/a
2000 773 50.5 15.3 34.3
2001 773 52.0 14.9 26.1
2002 764 51.0 15.0 30.4
2003 764 51.0 15.0 30.4
2004 753 51.4 14.6 30.7
2005 722 50.7 14.2 32.1
2006 714 51.1 14.0 35.6
2007 660 49.6 13.3 30.8
2008 646 48.1 13.4 30.7
2009 634 47.7 13.3 32.2
2010 604 47.8 12.6 34.3
2011 555 47.8 11.6 28.6
2012 540 48.0 11.2 26.9
2013 546 45.4 12.0 29.3
2014 536 45.1 11.8 36
2015 525 44.0 11.9 35.4
2016 524 44.0 11.9 43.5
2017 514 44.0 11.6 40.7
2018 524 43.3 12.0 40.3
2019 509 44.0 11.5 37.9
2020 515 45.9 11.2 35.7
2021 514 45.8 11.2 39.9
2022 551 48.8 11.2 35.8
2023 557 47.8 11.6 40.9

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 Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 845 49.0 17.2 n/a
1989 823 49.0 16.7 n/a
1990 781 46.3 16.8 0
1991 785 47.3 16.5 n/a
1992 787 48.5 16.2 n/a
1993 800 45.0 17.8 n/a
1994 782 46.5 16.8 n/a
1995 820 45.5 18.0 n/a
1996 820 45.5 18.0 n/a
1997 788 47.6 16.6 n/a
1998 769 49.5 15.5 n/a
1999 789 50.0 15.8 n/a
2000 773 50.5 15.3 34.3
2001 773 52.0 14.9 26.1
2002 764 51.0 15.0 30.4
2003 764 51.0 15.0 30.4
2004 753 51.4 14.6 30.7
2005 722 50.7 14.2 32.1
2006 714 51.1 14.0 35.6
2007 660 49.6 13.3 30.8
2008 646 48.1 13.4 30.7
2009 634 47.7 13.3 32.2
2010 604 47.8 12.6 34.3
2011 555 47.8 11.6 28.6
2012 540 48.0 11.2 26.9
2013 546 45.4 12.0 29.3
2014 536 45.1 11.8 36
2015 525 44.0 11.9 35.4
2016 524 44.0 11.9 43.5
2017 514 44.0 11.6 40.7
2018 524 43.3 12.0 40.3
2019 509 44.0 11.5 37.9
2020 515 45.9 11.2 35.7
2021 514 45.8 11.2 39.9
2022 551 48.8 11.2 35.8
2023 557 47.8 11.6 40.9

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 Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $25,893 (100.0%) $25,893
2020 $00 (0.0%) $21,799 (100.0%) $21,799
2021 $365 (1.6%) $21,855 (98.4%) $22,220
2022 $12 (0.1%) $21,847 (99.9%) $21,859

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cranberry 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 310th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 386th of 893 Middle schools
 8.4%
Ranks 352nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 238th of 674 High schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)45.729.8
 15.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)57.964.5
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)30.315
 15.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)66.356
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)64.156.6
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)63.540.4
 23.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)57.659.2
 1.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)78.867.1
 11.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)37.822.2
 15.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)66.356
 10.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School)61.160.4
 0.7%
   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 Students509557
 9.4%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White492535
 8.7%
Two or More Races813
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%40.9%
 3%


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Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cranberry Elementary School

Students at Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School.

Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 218th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 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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