Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 358 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School is a small public high school in Westover, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 114. The school is part of the Harmony Area School District, which is ranked 295 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.25%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also maintains consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92% to 100% over the past five years, and very low dropout rates, from 0% to 0.8%. However, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts lower than the state and district averages, despite higher-than-average proficiency in Science and Biology. The school also serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 78.95% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools like Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School, Punxsutawney Area High School, and Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School, Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School stands out for its racial homogeneity, high graduation and low dropout rates, and mixed academic performance. Understanding the factors that contribute to these differences could provide valuable insights for the school and the Harmony Area School District.

Detail:

Public 7-12

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692-9619

(814) 845-7655

District: Harmony Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
358^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,982

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.2%

African American:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 55.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 53.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.46. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.2%), African American (0.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School is 5.8. (See more...)

Compare Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School is $20,982.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School 401^st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School 358^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Harmony Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Area School District 295^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	51.47	462^nd	877	47.3%
2018	59.62	373^rd	861	56.7%
2019	43.73	544^th	891	38.9%
2022	61.60	326^th	883	63.1%
2023	55.93	401^st	893	55.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.23	124^th	874	85.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.88	492^nd	681	27.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	73.52	187^th	663	71.8%
2018	70.05	248^th	673	63.2%
2019	61.54	329^th	693	52.5%
2021	67.10	213^th	537	60.3%
2022	26.70	504^th	634	20.5%
2023	52.46	358^th	674	46.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.00	209^th	652	67.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.33	351^st	577	39.2%

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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.

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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Two or More Races	Total
2015	140	1	0	141
2016	145	1	1	147
2017	131	0	2	133
2018	139	0	1	140
2019	129	0	1	130
2020	119	0	1	120
2021	112	0	1	113
2022	112	0	1	113
2023	112	1	1	114

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 Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	141	19.0	7.4	97.9
2016	147	16.0	9.1	98
2017	133	14.5	9.1	n/a
2018	140	15.5	9.0	87.9
2019	130	13.8	9.4	81.5
2020	120	13.1	9.1	83.3
2021	113	26.2	4.2	83.2
2022	113	13.1	8.5	81.4
2023	114	19.5	5.8	78.9

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 Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	141	19.0	7.4	97.9
2016	147	16.0	9.1	98
2017	133	14.5	9.1	n/a
2018	140	15.5	9.0	87.9
2019	130	13.8	9.4	81.5
2020	120	13.1	9.1	83.3
2021	113	26.2	4.2	83.2
2022	113	13.1	8.5	81.4
2023	114	19.5	5.8	78.9

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 Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$08 (5.1%)	$150 (95.5%)	$157
2020	$1,028 (4.9%)	$20,003 (95.1%)	$21,031
2021	$1,902 (8.1%)	$21,472 (91.9%)	$23,375
2022	$1,707 (8.1%)	$19,275 (91.9%)	$20,982

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 544^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 401^st of 893 Middle schools	16.2%
Ranks 329^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 358^th of 674 High schools	5.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	60	29.4	30.6%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	50	47.1	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	12.5	23.8	11.3%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	54.2	61.9	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	37.5	52.4	14.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	59.1	25	34.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	36.2	27.1%
11th Grade Biology (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	63.7	66.7	3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	81.8	46.6	35.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	34.1	26.3	7.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	54.2	61.9	7.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School)	43.2	50	6.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	114	12.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	129	112	13.2%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.5%	78.9%	2.6%

Schools Near Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	5239 Ridge Rd	Westover	16692	Clearfield County	Harmony Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 845-7655	114	20	5.8	78.9%	112 (98.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	52.5	358^th of 674 public high schools	46.9%		26.7	504^th of 634 public high schools	20.5%	146		66.7	46.6		29.4	23.8	26.3	61.9	61.9		47.1	52.4	50.0	$20,982	$1,707	$19,275
Northern Cambria High School	Public	9-12	813 35th St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-6800	309	26	12.0	31.7%	299 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	44.5	426^th of 674 public high schools	36.8%		52.3	375^th of 634 public high schools	40.9%	51	31.4	34.8	63.8											$14,587	$00	$14,587
Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	16559 Route 286 Hwy E	Commodore	15729	Indiana County	Purchase Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 254-4312	395	31	12.6	90.9%	383 (97.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50	382^nd of 674 public high schools	43.3%		42.3	439^th of 634 public high schools	30.8%	57	30.8	48.3	60.0		17.0	11.4	13.9	52.1	52.1		44.9	48.6	46.9	$56	$06	$50
Glendale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1466 Beaver Valley Rd	Flinton	16640	Cambria County	Glendale School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 687-4261	340	36	9.3	90.6%	330 (97.1%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	83.9	87^th of 674 public high schools	87.1%		83	84^th of 634 public high schools	86.8%	3	57.1	64.2	79.2		39.1	11.3	24.2	52.8	52.8		71.8	50.9	60.6	$18,784	$928	$17,856
Cambria Heights Senior High School	Public	9-12	426 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-3601	437	33	13.1	31.4%	426 (97.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	51.3	369^th of 674 public high schools	45.3%					(n/a)	19.7	42.6	74.5											$17,580	$261	$17,320
Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	6003 Route 553 Highway	Clymer	15728	Indiana County	Penns Manor Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 254-2666	391	31	12.4	51.4%	378 (96.7%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	60.4	290^th of 674 public high schools	57.0%		16.7	543^rd of 634 public high schools	14.4%	253	53.0	50.9	54.9	53.5	38.5	13.2	33.8	50.0	50.0	60.4	59.6	41.5	53.4	$24,016	$1,776	$22,240
Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 236-1100	453	38	12.0	48.1%	443 (97.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	30.9	503^rd of 674 public high schools	25.4%					(n/a)	24.1	45.4	35.4		28.8	30.8	30.0	64.1	64.1		60.3	50.0	54.2	$21,866	$915	$20,952
Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	22800 Route 403 Hwy N	Marion Center	15759	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 397-5551	557	44	12.7	37.5%	548 (98.4%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.9	405^th of 674 public high schools	39.9%		52.7	370^th of 634 public high schools	41.6%	35	24.6	54.8	54.7		38.0	31.7	34.5	63.3	63.3		56.4	61.8	59.5	$24,409	$1,265	$23,144
Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4934 Green Acre Rd	Houtzdale	16651	Clearfield County	Moshannon Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 378-7616	381	28	13.5	82.4%	366 (96.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	34.3	489^th of 674 public high schools	27.4%		52.9	367^th of 634 public high schools	42.1%	122	9.1	42.4	53.6		38.7	27.8	33.0	62.3	62.3		67.3	58.5	62.7	$17,667	$1,455	$16,212
Punxsutawney Area High School	Public	7-12	500 N Findley Street	Punxsutawney	15767	Jefferson County	Punxsutawney Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 938-5151	826	82	10.0	55.2%	781 (94.6%)	6 (0.7%)	16 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.4%)	64	262^nd of 674 public high schools	61.1%					(n/a)	17.7		71.7		34.6	34.5	34.6	51.4	51.4		45.2	41.4	43.4	$18,129	$1,038	$17,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Is Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 358^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School are 98% White.

How many students attend Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School.

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Harmony Area School District

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