Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 204 students in grades 7-12 in Jamestown, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Jamestown Area School District. The school stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, but faces challenges in academic performance and the socioeconomic status of its student population.

Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.08%) compared to nearby schools like Meadville Area Senior High School and Sharon High School, which have more diverse student populations. The school has consistently maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate in the last three years, which is higher than the graduation rates of most surrounding schools. Additionally, Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School has had a 0% dropout rate for the past five years, a remarkable achievement compared to the higher dropout rates of nearby schools.

While Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School's PSSA test scores in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the state and district averages, the school's Keystone Exam scores in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are higher than the state averages. However, the school has a very high percentage of students (80.39%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. This suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact academic performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $14,890 to $38,842, which is generally higher than the spending per student at the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 204 Shenango Street
       Jamestown, PA  16134


(724) 932-3186

District: Jamestown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,890 Help


Feeder schools for Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Jamestown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 59.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jamestown 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 (96.1%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School is $14,890.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School 392nd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School 276th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Jamestown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jamestown Area School District 247th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.96 141st 643 78.1%
2004 91.38 27th 663 95.9%
2005 79.37 142nd 687 79.3%
2006 88.01 34th 736 95.4%
2007 78.04 128th 749 82.9%
2008 73.09 188th 753 75.0%
2009 79.89 109th 770 85.8%
2010 79.09 123rd 805 84.7%
2011 83.11 75th 825 90.9%
2012 83.04 79th 834 90.5%
2013 80.13 109th 758 85.6%
2014 76.58 145th 728 80.1%
2015 72.66 214th 835 74.4%
2016 70.77 247th 870 71.6%
2017 66.54 284th 877 67.6%
2018 79.20 149th 861 82.7%
2019 65.40 312th 891 65.0%
2021 56.51 339th 797 57.5%
2022 33.74 589th 883 33.3%
2023 56.74 392nd 893 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.15 474th 874 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.65 415th 681 39.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.28 221st 583 62.1%
2004 70.09 182nd 590 69.2%
2005 55.66 311th 593 47.6%
2006 42.91 425th 604 29.6%
2007 57.89 320th 615 48.0%
2008 53.13 353rd 621 43.2%
2009 78.69 103rd 632 83.7%
2010 80.20 77th 649 88.1%
2011 74.30 152nd 660 77.0%
2012 71.73 183rd 664 72.4%
2013 71.52 144th 591 75.6%
2014 73.94 126th 580 78.3%
2015 76.50 140th 680 79.4%
2016 66.24 286th 677 57.8%
2017 55.85 377th 663 43.1%
2018 77.62 143rd 673 78.8%
2019 69.03 260th 693 62.5%
2022 81.45 97th 634 84.7%
2023 61.69 276th 674 59.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.76 324th 577 43.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Jamestown 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 377 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 361 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1990 358 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1991 361 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 330 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 335 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1996 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1997 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1998 335 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 335 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 338 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 355 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 355 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 357 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 358 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 341 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 328 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2008 306 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 310
2009 290 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2010 272 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2011 260 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 264
2012 271 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 275
2013 257 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 261
2014 259 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 266
2015 263 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 267
2016 242 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 249
2017 253 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 258
2018 230 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 235
2019 232 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 237
2020 216 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 219
2021 208 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 212
2022 212 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 218
2023 196 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 204

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 Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 25.0 15.1 n/a
1989 362 19.0 19.0 n/a
1990 359 25.5 14.0 0
1991 364 20.4 17.8 n/a
1992 332 20.6 16.1 n/a
1993 337 20.0 16.9 n/a
1994 322 21.0 15.3 n/a
1995 333 21.5 15.5 n/a
1996 333 21.5 15.5 n/a
1997 333 20.0 16.7 n/a
1998 335 20.5 16.3 n/a
1999 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2000 326 22.5 14.5 25.8
2001 338 22.0 15.4 26.3
2002 356 23.8 15.0 34
2003 356 23.8 15.0 34
2004 361 23.1 15.6 28.8
2005 365 23.8 15.3 33.2
2006 345 24.3 14.2 41.2
2007 331 23.0 14.4 42.3
2008 310 23.0 13.5 41.6
2009 297 19.5 15.2 39.1
2010 277 16.8 16.4 36.5
2011 264 16.3 16.1 32.2
2012 275 16.6 16.5 38.2
2013 261 22.3 11.6 34.5
2014 266 22.3 11.8 33.1
2015 267 23.0 11.6 47.9
2016 249 25.0 9.9 43
2017 258 21.8 11.7 38
2018 235 21.2 11.0 35.3
2019 237 21.0 11.2 31.2
2020 219 21.2 10.3 32.9
2021 212 19.2 11.0 86.3
2022 218 19.2 11.3 86.7
2023 204 19.0 10.7 80.4

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 Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 25.0 15.1 n/a
1989 362 19.0 19.0 n/a
1990 359 25.5 14.0 0
1991 364 20.4 17.8 n/a
1992 332 20.6 16.1 n/a
1993 337 20.0 16.9 n/a
1994 322 21.0 15.3 n/a
1995 333 21.5 15.5 n/a
1996 333 21.5 15.5 n/a
1997 333 20.0 16.7 n/a
1998 335 20.5 16.3 n/a
1999 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2000 326 22.5 14.5 25.8
2001 338 22.0 15.4 26.3
2002 356 23.8 15.0 34
2003 356 23.8 15.0 34
2004 361 23.1 15.6 28.8
2005 365 23.8 15.3 33.2
2006 345 24.3 14.2 41.2
2007 331 23.0 14.4 42.3
2008 310 23.0 13.5 41.6
2009 297 19.5 15.2 39.1
2010 277 16.8 16.4 36.5
2011 264 16.3 16.1 32.2
2012 275 16.6 16.5 38.2
2013 261 22.3 11.6 34.5
2014 266 22.3 11.8 33.1
2015 267 23.0 11.6 47.9
2016 249 25.0 9.9 43
2017 258 21.8 11.7 38
2018 235 21.2 11.0 35.3
2019 237 21.0 11.2 31.2
2020 219 21.2 10.3 32.9
2021 212 19.2 11.0 86.3
2022 218 19.2 11.3 86.7
2023 204 19.0 10.7 80.4

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 Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $340 (1.7%) $19,692 (98.3%) $20,032
2020 $19,421 (50.0%) $19,421 (50.0%) $38,842
2021 $1,013 (5.3%) $18,027 (94.7%) $19,040
2022 $2,546 (17.1%) $12,344 (82.9%) $14,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jamestown 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 312th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 392nd of 893 Middle schools
 8.9%
Ranks 260th of 693 High schoolsRanks 276th of 674 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)32.327.7
 4.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)55.961.1
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)4027
 13%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)8559.4
 25.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)5543.2
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)67.441.7
 25.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)67.453.3
 14.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)83.763.4
 20.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)36.527.4
 9.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)8559.4
 25.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School)55.452
 3.4%
   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 Students237204
 13.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White232196
 15.5%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%80.4%
 49.2%


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

Elementary : Jamestown Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School.

Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 276th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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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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