North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Ashland, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,008 students. The school is part of the North Schuylkill School District, which is ranked 442 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 255 out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 (3-star rating) to 482 out of 674 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating), generally performing below average compared to other Pennsylvania high schools. Student group performance varies, with Hispanic students and students with disabilities tending to perform better than the overall school, while White students and economically disadvantaged students perform worse. The school's four-year graduation rate has been around 87-93% in recent years, comparable to the state average, and the dropout rate has been between 0.6% and 1.6%.

Academically, North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School's performance, as measured by PSSA and Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is significantly below the state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with the school's strongest performance in 8th-grade science. Nearby schools, such as Southern Columbia High School, Schuylkill Haven Senior High School, and Blue Mountain High School, generally outperform North Schuylkill in terms of statewide ranking, academic performance, and other key metrics. This may be due in part to the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at North Schuylkill, which exceeds 50%.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 15 Academy Lane Route 61
       Ashland, PA  17921-9301


(570) 874-0495

District: North Schuylkill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
445th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,750 Help


Feeder schools for North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    North Schuylkill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  993

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Compare Details North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 63.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 64.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.07. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Schuylkill 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 (86.1%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School is $13,750.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School 566th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School 445th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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North Schuylkill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Schuylkill School District 442nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.54 457th 643 28.9%
2004 39.24 480th 663 27.6%
2005 27.89 552nd 687 19.7%
2006 60.26 343rd 736 53.4%
2007 62.90 315th 749 57.9%
2008 57.28 382nd 753 49.3%
2009 48.46 490th 770 36.4%
2010 51.86 494th 805 38.6%
2011 47.28 543rd 825 34.2%
2012 37.42 607th 834 27.2%
2013 39.21 542nd 758 28.5%
2014 30.09 562nd 728 22.8%
2015 40.72 531st 835 36.4%
2016 39.77 560th 870 35.6%
2017 41.15 546th 877 37.7%
2018 48.40 488th 861 43.3%
2019 53.14 458th 891 48.6%
2021 50.09 417th 797 47.7%
2022 43.13 530th 883 40.0%
2023 36.31 587th 893 34.3%
2024 39.20 566th 891 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.37 459th 874 47.5%
2024 35.49 586th 877 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.21 557th 860 35.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.79 573rd 660 13.2%
2024 27.59 497th 672 26.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.93 546th 870 37.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.78 105th 362 71.0%
2024 41.99 200th 362 44.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.53 606th 681 11.0%
2024 22.22 563rd 673 16.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.99 331st 583 43.2%
2004 34.29 448th 590 24.1%
2005 67.11 204th 593 65.6%
2006 65.59 224th 604 62.9%
2007 53.90 365th 615 40.7%
2008 53.99 347th 621 44.1%
2009 72.24 162nd 632 74.4%
2010 58.99 312th 649 51.9%
2011 62.94 289th 660 56.2%
2012 43.14 460th 664 30.7%
2013 56.88 286th 591 51.6%
2014 60.30 260th 580 55.2%
2015 67.53 255th 680 62.5%
2016 30.60 523rd 677 22.7%
2017 41.79 467th 663 29.6%
2018 60.76 349th 673 48.1%
2019 42.87 476th 693 31.3%
2021 18.94 469th 537 12.7%
2022 44.37 423rd 634 33.3%
2023 34.77 482nd 674 28.5%
2024 43.07 445th 686 35.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.66 447th 652 31.4%
2024 36.05 453rd 664 31.8%
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Rank History for high school Female students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.03 419th 665 37.0%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.26 200th 502 60.2%
2024 17.95 461st 513 10.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.77 427th 662 35.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.54 193rd 274 29.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.52 495th 577 14.2%
2024 30.80 445th 595 25.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North Schuylkill 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 1205 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1989 1133 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1137
1990 1148 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
1991 1113 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
1992 1094 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
1993 1083 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
1994 1109 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
1995 1113 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1996 1113 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1997 1120 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1126
1998 1124 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1999 1126 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1135
2000 1135 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
2001 1053 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1060
2002 998 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1008
2003 998 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1008
2004 970 7 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 983
2005 976 7 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 992
2006 993 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1004
2007 1053 9 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
2008 1095 9 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
2009 994 12 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1017
2010 910 9 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2011 891 6 5 9 1 0 0 0 912
2012 851 7 4 9 2 0 0 0 873
2013 802 6 6 14 2 0 0 0 830
2014 822 8 8 10 4 0 0 0 852
2015 816 5 7 24 2 0 1 0 855
2016 821 10 9 23 1 0 1 0 865
2017 810 15 6 22 3 0 6 0 862
2018 846 14 3 25 3 0 9 0 900
2019 886 12 2 28 2 0 9 0 939
2020 897 13 4 41 1 0 12 0 968
2021 915 15 5 42 1 2 14 0 994
2022 881 11 5 64 3 1 15 0 980
2023 877 14 5 91 1 1 19 0 1008
2024 855 14 6 99 2 0 17 0 993

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 North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1209 71.8 16.8 n/a
1989 1137 72.3 15.7 n/a
1990 1152 72.3 15.9 0
1991 1115 72.3 15.4 n/a
1992 1095 71.3 15.3 n/a
1993 1085 60.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1110 58.5 19.0 n/a
1995 1118 57.7 19.4 n/a
1996 1118 57.7 19.4 n/a
1997 1126 55.6 20.3 n/a
1998 1133 58.5 19.4 n/a
1999 1135 56.5 20.1 n/a
2000 1144 56.5 20.2 29.7
2001 1060 55.5 19.1 30.6
2002 1008 56.3 17.9 27.4
2003 1008 56.3 17.9 27.4
2004 983 52.0 18.9 29.6
2005 992 52.0 19.1 27.8
2006 1004 62.7 16.0 31.1
2007 1073 64.7 16.6 32.7
2008 1120 69.8 16.0 27.3
2009 1017 73.0 13.9 30.3
2010 931 73.0 12.7 34.8
2011 912 70.9 12.8 32.8
2012 873 67.6 12.9 35.4
2013 830 64.6 12.8 40.6
2014 852 64.6 13.1 45.5
2015 855 68.0 12.5 41.6
2016 865 69.0 12.5 44.5
2017 862 68.3 12.6 38.5
2018 900 65.3 13.7 37.2
2019 939 64.3 14.6 44.7
2020 968 63.5 15.2 42.9
2021 994 63.0 15.7 42
2022 980 55.8 17.5 45.8
2023 1008 61.2 16.4 51.3
2024 993 60.6 16.3 57.5

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 North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1209 71.8 16.8 n/a
1989 1137 72.3 15.7 n/a
1990 1152 72.3 15.9 0
1991 1115 72.3 15.4 n/a
1992 1095 71.3 15.3 n/a
1993 1085 60.0 18.1 n/a
1994 1110 58.5 19.0 n/a
1995 1118 57.7 19.4 n/a
1996 1118 57.7 19.4 n/a
1997 1126 55.6 20.3 n/a
1998 1133 58.5 19.4 n/a
1999 1135 56.5 20.1 n/a
2000 1144 56.5 20.2 29.7
2001 1060 55.5 19.1 30.6
2002 1008 56.3 17.9 27.4
2003 1008 56.3 17.9 27.4
2004 983 52.0 18.9 29.6
2005 992 52.0 19.1 27.8
2006 1004 62.7 16.0 31.1
2007 1073 64.7 16.6 32.7
2008 1120 69.8 16.0 27.3
2009 1017 73.0 13.9 30.3
2010 931 73.0 12.7 34.8
2011 912 70.9 12.8 32.8
2012 873 67.6 12.9 35.4
2013 830 64.6 12.8 40.6
2014 852 64.6 13.1 45.5
2015 855 68.0 12.5 41.6
2016 865 69.0 12.5 44.5
2017 862 68.3 12.6 38.5
2018 900 65.3 13.7 37.2
2019 939 64.3 14.6 44.7
2020 968 63.5 15.2 42.9
2021 994 63.0 15.7 42
2022 980 55.8 17.5 45.8
2023 1008 61.2 16.4 51.3
2024 993 60.6 16.3 57.5

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 North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $92 (0.7%) $13,524 (99.3%) $13,616
2021 $212 (1.6%) $12,976 (98.4%) $13,188
2022 $605 (4.4%) $13,145 (95.6%) $13,750

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 458th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 587th of 893 Middle schools
 14.3%
Ranks 476th of 693 High schoolsRanks 482nd of 674 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)36.913.8
 23.1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)52.330.4
 21.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)29.425.5
 3.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)58.458.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)53.138.1
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)47.515.2
 32.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)5038.5
 11.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)73.358.3
 15%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)33.319.2
 14.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)58.458.3
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School)52.733.9
 18.8%
   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 Students9391008
 7.3%
African American1214
 16.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic2891
 225%
Pacific Islander01
White886877
 1%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%51.3%
 6.6%


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North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Schuylkill Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School.

Students at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School ranks 445th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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