Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Summary:

Greater Johnstown Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 894 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools and struggling to serve its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Academically, Greater Johnstown Senior High School performs well below state and district averages on standardized tests, with particularly low scores for African American and low-income students. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 81.1% in 2018-2019 to 74.7% in 2022-2023, and the dropout rate has increased from 1.8% to 7.2% during the same period, both of which are significantly worse than state and district averages. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $16,092 in the 2021-2022 school year, these increased resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Richland High School, which is located just 4.68 miles away, Greater Johnstown Senior High School stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of academic achievement, graduation rates, and student demographics. This suggests that the school may need to implement more targeted and effective interventions to support student learning and success, particularly for its most vulnerable populations.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 222 Central Ave
       Johnstown, PA  15902-2405


(814) 533-5670

District: Greater Johnstown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
596th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,092 Help


Feeder schools for Greater Johnstown Senior High School:

Elementary:    Greater Johnstown Elementary School
Middle:    Greater Johnstown Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  894

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.7%
African American:
37.0%
Two or more races:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Compare Details Greater Johnstown Senior High School ranks worse than 87.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Greater Johnstown Senior High School ranks worse than 88.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.14. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Greater Johnstown 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 Student population at Greater Johnstown Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.7%), African American (37%), two or more races (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greater Johnstown Senior High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greater Johnstown Senior High School is $16,092.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Greater Johnstown Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Johnstown Senior High School 779th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Greater Johnstown Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Greater Johnstown Senior High School 596th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Greater Johnstown Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Greater Johnstown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Johnstown School District 571st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greater Johnstown Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.31 772nd 891 13.4%
2021 9.86 719th 797 9.8%
2022 16.63 713th 883 19.3%
2023 11.21 779th 893 12.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.98 157th 187 16.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.91 769th 874 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.30 646th 660 2.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.38 352nd 421 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.82 673rd 681 1.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Greater Johnstown Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.41 511th 583 12.3%
2004 24.99 492nd 590 16.6%
2005 26.02 501st 593 15.5%
2006 19.96 535th 604 11.4%
2007 56.48 336th 615 45.4%
2008 53.01 357th 621 42.5%
2009 46.32 424th 632 32.9%
2010 36.37 503rd 649 22.5%
2011 35.92 510th 660 22.7%
2012 37.53 491st 664 26.1%
2013 35.36 458th 591 22.5%
2014 8.09 531st 580 8.4%
2015 20.93 553rd 680 18.7%
2016 24.31 549th 677 18.9%
2017 12.41 570th 663 14.0%
2018 23.82 538th 673 20.1%
2019 14.50 583rd 693 15.9%
2021 23.96 449th 537 16.4%
2022 11.02 564th 634 11.0%
2023 11.14 596th 674 11.6%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.09 104th 129 19.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.72 573rd 652 12.1%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.49 415th 502 17.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.30 238th 260 8.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.58 555th 577 3.8%
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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.

Greater Johnstown Senior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Greater Johnstown 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 1031 189 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1237
1989 962 184 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1153
1990 861 156 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1028
1991 879 147 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1036
1992 904 152 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1066
1993 915 162 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1085
1994 888 176 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
1995 825 165 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
1996 825 165 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
1997 721 177 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 908
1998 788 135 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1999 790 155 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 956
2000 761 166 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2001 743 179 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 943
2002 703 190 4 22 6 n/a n/a 0 925
2003 703 190 4 22 6 n/a n/a 0 925
2004 854 277 6 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1164
2005 755 243 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1015
2006 776 232 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2007 772 255 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1051
2008 720 239 1 20 0 n/a n/a 4 984
2009 731 215 2 16 1 n/a n/a 41 1006
2010 665 238 1 21 0 n/a n/a 51 976
2011 622 234 2 16 0 0 58 0 932
2012 562 218 5 22 0 0 47 0 854
2013 530 241 5 22 0 0 51 0 849
2014 502 237 7 17 0 0 50 0 813
2015 468 234 6 17 0 0 46 0 771
2016 460 240 17 22 0 1 53 0 793
2017 477 248 7 24 0 0 66 0 822
2018 567 319 5 40 1 0 103 0 1035
2019 530 306 5 38 4 0 118 0 1001
2020 461 296 5 44 0 1 130 0 937
2021 473 313 3 41 0 0 154 0 984
2022 445 354 2 35 1 0 174 0 1011
2023 364 331 2 41 1 0 155 0 894

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 Greater Johnstown Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1237 82.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1153 80.5 14.3 n/a
1990 1028 79.0 13.0 0
1991 1036 80.0 12.9 n/a
1992 1066 77.0 13.8 n/a
1993 1085 73.0 14.9 n/a
1994 1073 74.5 14.4 n/a
1995 1004 72.5 13.8 n/a
1996 1004 72.5 13.8 n/a
1997 908 71.0 12.8 n/a
1998 926 68.0 13.6 n/a
1999 956 66.0 14.5 n/a
2000 934 65.5 14.3 58.7
2001 943 68.0 13.9 58.5
2002 925 72.0 12.8 62.1
2003 925 72.0 12.8 62.1
2004 1164 77.0 15.1 47.6
2005 1015 75.0 13.5 56.6
2006 1023 77.5 13.2 74.7
2007 1051 76.0 13.8 61.1
2008 984 70.0 14.1 59.8
2009 1006 70.4 14.3 66.3
2010 976 74.6 13.0 67.2
2011 932 73.2 12.7 71.1
2012 854 70.7 12.0 67.9
2013 849 70.0 12.1 73.5
2014 813 66.0 12.3 77.9
2015 771 59.0 13.0 99.6
2016 793 60.0 13.2 93.2
2017 822 59.5 13.8 n/a
2018 1035 73.0 14.1 99.8
2019 1001 72.0 13.9 99.7
2020 937 73.0 12.8 n/a
2021 984 72.0 13.6 99.6
2022 1011 75.0 13.4 99.7
2023 894 73.3 12.1 98.5

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 Greater Johnstown Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1237 82.0 15.0 n/a
1989 1153 80.5 14.3 n/a
1990 1028 79.0 13.0 0
1991 1036 80.0 12.9 n/a
1992 1066 77.0 13.8 n/a
1993 1085 73.0 14.9 n/a
1994 1073 74.5 14.4 n/a
1995 1004 72.5 13.8 n/a
1996 1004 72.5 13.8 n/a
1997 908 71.0 12.8 n/a
1998 926 68.0 13.6 n/a
1999 956 66.0 14.5 n/a
2000 934 65.5 14.3 58.7
2001 943 68.0 13.9 58.5
2002 925 72.0 12.8 62.1
2003 925 72.0 12.8 62.1
2004 1164 77.0 15.1 47.6
2005 1015 75.0 13.5 56.6
2006 1023 77.5 13.2 74.7
2007 1051 76.0 13.8 61.1
2008 984 70.0 14.1 59.8
2009 1006 70.4 14.3 66.3
2010 976 74.6 13.0 67.2
2011 932 73.2 12.7 71.1
2012 854 70.7 12.0 67.9
2013 849 70.0 12.1 73.5
2014 813 66.0 12.3 77.9
2015 771 59.0 13.0 99.6
2016 793 60.0 13.2 93.2
2017 822 59.5 13.8 n/a
2018 1035 73.0 14.1 99.8
2019 1001 72.0 13.9 99.7
2020 937 73.0 12.8 n/a
2021 984 72.0 13.6 99.6
2022 1011 75.0 13.4 99.7
2023 894 73.3 12.1 98.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Greater Johnstown Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $179 (1.5%) $12,105 (98.5%) $12,284
2020 $326 (2.3%) $13,639 (97.7%) $13,965
2021 $395 (3.5%) $10,810 (96.5%) $11,205
2022 $2,329 (14.5%) $13,763 (85.5%) $16,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Greater Johnstown 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 772nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 779th of 893 Middle schools
 0.6%
Ranks 583rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 596th of 674 High schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Math (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)7.12
 5.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)26.329.1
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)26.421.4
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)30.38.8
 21.5%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)24.823.9
 0.9%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)5331
 22%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)7.12
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)26.329.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Greater Johnstown Senior High School)26.421.4
 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 Students1001894
 10.7%
African American306331
 8.2%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic3841
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White530364
 31.3%
Two or More Races118155
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%98.5%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater Johnstown Senior High School

Students at Greater Johnstown Senior High School are 41% White, 37% African American, 17% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Greater Johnstown Senior High School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 894 students attended Greater Johnstown Senior High School.

Greater Johnstown Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greater Johnstown Elementary School
Middle : Greater Johnstown Middle School


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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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