Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 453. The school is part of the Curwensville Area School District, which is ranked 277 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.79%) compared to the surrounding schools, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 307 out of 663 Pennsylvania high schools in 2016-2017 to 503 out of 674 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math (30%) and Keystone Algebra I (24.1%) significantly below the state averages of 39.3% and 34.1%, respectively. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.2% to 93.1% over the past five years, which is comparable to the surrounding schools.

Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School faces unique challenges due to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 34.08% to 90.59% free or reduced-price lunch recipients. When compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Glendale Junior/Senior High School, Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School generally performs below average in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's high graduation rates and the presence of nearby high-performing schools suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement through learning from the successes of other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 650 Beech St
       Curwensville, PA  16833-1533


(814) 236-1100

District: Curwensville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,866 Help


Feeder schools for Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Curwensville Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.8%
Two or more races:
1.1%
Hispanic:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.1% Help


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Compare Details Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.94. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Curwensville 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 (97.8%), two or more races (1.1%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School employs 37.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School is $21,866.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School 315th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School 503rd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Curwensville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Curwensville Area School District 277th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.11 343rd 643 46.7%
2004 51.42 404th 663 39.1%
2005 57.26 349th 687 49.2%
2006 71.93 204th 736 72.3%
2007 56.98 390th 749 47.9%
2008 64.05 304th 753 59.6%
2009 66.24 273rd 770 64.5%
2010 62.80 349th 805 56.6%
2011 73.52 207th 825 74.9%
2012 62.07 388th 834 53.5%
2013 54.23 430th 758 43.3%
2014 69.19 247th 728 66.1%
2015 69.27 251st 835 69.9%
2016 64.62 315th 870 63.8%
2017 64.33 312th 877 64.4%
2018 87.58 73rd 861 91.5%
2019 80.36 142nd 891 84.1%
2021 76.48 147th 797 81.6%
2022 75.34 186th 883 78.9%
2023 63.41 315th 893 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.76 223rd 874 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.23 311th 660 52.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.27 384th 681 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.66 293rd 583 49.7%
2004 38.55 432nd 590 26.8%
2005 75.13 125th 593 78.9%
2006 59.66 283rd 604 53.1%
2007 60.81 281st 615 54.3%
2008 57.54 315th 621 49.3%
2009 69.80 192nd 632 69.6%
2010 58.95 313th 649 51.8%
2011 33.12 527th 660 20.2%
2012 68.51 230th 664 65.4%
2013 40.29 427th 591 27.7%
2014 54.27 313th 580 46.0%
2015 44.50 461st 680 32.2%
2016 27.65 535th 677 21.0%
2017 62.97 307th 663 53.7%
2018 57.24 380th 673 43.5%
2019 42.18 478th 693 31.0%
2023 30.94 503rd 674 25.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.83 492nd 652 24.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.45 511th 577 11.4%
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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 Curwensville 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 727 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1989 700 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1990 684 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1991 699 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1992 695 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 696 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1994 694 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1995 650 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 650 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 618 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1998 600 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1999 620 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 612 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 620 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 618 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 618 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 647 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2005 591 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 615 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2007 588 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2008 586 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 601 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2010 561 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 579 8 1 0 1 0 0 0 589
2012 555 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 562
2013 573 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 582
2014 528 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 537
2015 500 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 508
2016 501 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 508
2017 489 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 494
2018 483 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 492
2019 475 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 480
2020 483 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 489
2021 479 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 486
2022 476 1 0 3 2 0 2 0 484
2023 443 1 0 2 2 0 5 0 453

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 Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 44.5 16.3 n/a
1989 702 45.5 15.4 n/a
1990 686 46.5 14.7 0
1991 700 45.5 15.3 n/a
1992 697 46.0 15.1 n/a
1993 697 43.0 16.2 n/a
1994 697 41.8 16.7 n/a
1995 651 41.3 15.8 n/a
1996 651 41.3 15.8 n/a
1997 620 40.8 15.2 n/a
1998 604 38.8 15.6 n/a
1999 623 38.5 16.2 n/a
2000 614 40.5 15.2 31.4
2001 621 40.5 15.3 33.8
2002 619 39.5 15.7 33.4
2003 619 39.5 15.7 33.4
2004 648 41.5 15.6 30.4
2005 592 42.5 13.9 35
2006 617 43.7 14.1 35.8
2007 591 44.2 13.4 34.9
2008 587 46.0 12.8 33.4
2009 606 49.9 12.1 35.3
2010 569 64.9 8.7 35.5
2011 589 42.7 13.7 42.8
2012 562 42.9 13.0 36.1
2013 582 42.2 13.7 41.8
2014 537 38.7 13.8 44.3
2015 508 41.0 12.3 43.1
2016 508 39.0 13.0 46.5
2017 494 38.6 12.7 47.4
2018 492 38.6 12.7 47.8
2019 480 38.6 12.4 41.7
2020 489 39.6 12.3 46.4
2021 486 38.7 12.5 43.6
2022 484 38.7 12.4 42.1
2023 453 37.7 12.0 48.1

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 Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 728 44.5 16.3 n/a
1989 702 45.5 15.4 n/a
1990 686 46.5 14.7 0
1991 700 45.5 15.3 n/a
1992 697 46.0 15.1 n/a
1993 697 43.0 16.2 n/a
1994 697 41.8 16.7 n/a
1995 651 41.3 15.8 n/a
1996 651 41.3 15.8 n/a
1997 620 40.8 15.2 n/a
1998 604 38.8 15.6 n/a
1999 623 38.5 16.2 n/a
2000 614 40.5 15.2 31.4
2001 621 40.5 15.3 33.8
2002 619 39.5 15.7 33.4
2003 619 39.5 15.7 33.4
2004 648 41.5 15.6 30.4
2005 592 42.5 13.9 35
2006 617 43.7 14.1 35.8
2007 591 44.2 13.4 34.9
2008 587 46.0 12.8 33.4
2009 606 49.9 12.1 35.3
2010 569 64.9 8.7 35.5
2011 589 42.7 13.7 42.8
2012 562 42.9 13.0 36.1
2013 582 42.2 13.7 41.8
2014 537 38.7 13.8 44.3
2015 508 41.0 12.3 43.1
2016 508 39.0 13.0 46.5
2017 494 38.6 12.7 47.4
2018 492 38.6 12.7 47.8
2019 480 38.6 12.4 41.7
2020 489 39.6 12.3 46.4
2021 486 38.7 12.5 43.6
2022 484 38.7 12.4 42.1
2023 453 37.7 12.0 48.1

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 Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (2.6%) $17,474 (97.4%) $17,946
2020 $324 (1.8%) $17,371 (98.2%) $17,695
2021 $331 (1.8%) $17,719 (98.2%) $18,050
2022 $915 (4.2%) $20,952 (95.8%) $21,866

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Curwensville 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 142nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 315th of 893 Middle schools
 19.3%
Ranks 478th of 693 High schoolsRanks 503rd of 674 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)35.728.8
 6.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)7060.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)57.230.8
 26.4%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)78.664.1
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)71.550
 21.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)5024.1
 25.9%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)62.145.4
 16.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)60.335.4
 24.9%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)47.430
 17.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)78.664.1
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School)70.754.2
 16.5%
   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 Students480453
 5.6%
African American11
American Indian12
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White475443
 6.7%
Two or More Races05
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%48.1%
 6.5%


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

Elementary : Curwensville Area Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School.

Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 503rd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.


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