Montoursville Area Senior High School

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Montoursville Area Senior High School ranks 160 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Montoursville Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 590 students in grades 9-12 in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Montoursville Area School District. The school consistently performs well academically, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average, and maintains high graduation rates and low dropout rates.

Montoursville Area Senior High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with a 57.3% proficiency rate in Algebra I for the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 34.1%. The school also outperforms many nearby high schools, such as Jersey Shore Area Senior High School (32.1% proficiency) and Milton High School (33.8% proficiency), in Keystone Exam results. Additionally, Montoursville Area Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.8% to 97.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average.

While Montoursville Area Senior High School has a predominantly white student population, the school provides a quality education to its students and consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools on the SchoolDigger rankings. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in the state's assessment system or the school's demographics, may influence its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754-1904

(570) 368-2611

District: Montoursville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,270

Feeder schools for Montoursville Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	Loyalsock Valley Elementary School
	Lyter Elementary School
Middle:	C E McCall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 590

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montoursville Area Senior High School ranks better than 76.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.01. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Montoursville Area 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 (92.9%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Senior High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Montoursville Area Senior High School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montoursville Area Senior High School is $19,270.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montoursville Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montoursville Area Senior High School 160^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Montoursville Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Montoursville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montoursville Area School District 132^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montoursville Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	82.65	86^th	583	85.2%
2004	72.89	160^th	590	72.9%
2005	86.95	30^th	593	94.9%
2006	78.47	93^rd	604	84.6%
2007	85.37	40^th	615	93.5%
2008	85.81	39^th	621	93.7%
2009	80.74	80^th	632	87.3%
2010	68.97	198^th	649	69.5%
2011	78.07	95^th	660	85.6%
2012	85.00	43^rd	664	93.5%
2013	63.86	214^th	591	63.8%
2014	55.80	305^th	580	47.4%
2015	61.25	324^th	680	52.4%
2016	67.47	266^th	677	60.7%
2017	73.02	200^th	663	69.8%
2018	74.93	183^rd	673	72.8%
2019	78.00	140^th	693	79.8%
2021	57.89	289^th	537	46.2%
2022	57.48	322^nd	634	49.2%
2023	74.01	160^th	674	76.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.14	227^th	652	65.2%

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Rank History for White students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.55	224^th	577	61.2%

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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 Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, March 27, 2015

The school has lost sight of the importance of education under current leadership. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Montoursville Area 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	744	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-6	739
1989	734	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	736
1990	726	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	731
1991	685	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	691
1992	683	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	687
1993	685	0	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	689
1994	710	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
1995	763	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	769
1996	763	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	769
1997	770	1	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	776
1998	793	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	799
1999	788	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	795
2000	827	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	834
2001	824	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	828
2002	767	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
2003	767	1	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	776
2004	740	1	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	751
2005	715	2	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	732
2006	738	3	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
2007	731	4	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	741
2008	718	7	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	731
2009	676	5	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	688
2010	627	6	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	641
2011	598	6	7	3	0	0	2	0	616
2012	594	5	7	5	1	0	5	0	617
2013	575	8	6	3	3	0	3	0	598
2014	587	5	6	4	2	1	5	0	610
2015	607	5	4	6	2	0	4	0	628
2016	579	8	3	7	1	0	1	0	599
2017	590	8	3	9	0	0	3	0	613
2018	607	5	2	10	1	1	4	0	630
2019	565	8	2	15	1	1	6	0	598
2020	579	5	3	13	1	2	7	0	610
2021	584	3	6	12	1	2	12	0	620
2022	566	3	7	17	0	1	15	0	609
2023	548	0	7	14	0	1	20	0	590

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 Montoursville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	739	46.5	15.8	n/a
1989	736	45.5	16.1	n/a
1990	731	46.5	15.7	0
1991	691	46.5	14.8	n/a
1992	687	45.8	15.0	n/a
1993	689	46.2	14.9	n/a
1994	713	48.2	14.8	n/a
1995	769	49.0	15.7	n/a
1996	769	49.0	15.7	n/a
1997	776	48.7	15.9	n/a
1998	799	49.0	16.3	n/a
1999	795	49.0	16.2	n/a
2000	834	50.0	16.7	0
2001	828	50.0	16.6	0
2002	776	48.7	15.9	0
2003	776	48.7	15.9	0
2004	751	49.2	15.3	0
2005	732	50.5	14.5	0
2006	750	50.4	14.9	0
2007	741	50.3	14.7	0
2008	731	51.0	14.3	n/a
2009	688	49.1	14.0	n/a
2010	641	48.6	13.1	16.7
2011	616	45.5	13.5	21.6
2012	617	44.0	14.0	24.6
2013	598	44.0	13.5	22.2
2014	610	44.0	13.8	23.6
2015	628	43.0	14.6	24.4
2016	599	42.0	14.2	24.7
2017	613	42.8	14.3	25.6
2018	630	37.2	16.9	27.1
2019	598	38.8	15.3	27.8
2020	610	39.8	15.3	21.5
2021	620	42.4	14.6	26
2022	609	40.7	14.9	28.4
2023	590	38.5	15.3	31.7

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 Montoursville Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	739	46.5	15.8	n/a
1989	736	45.5	16.1	n/a
1990	731	46.5	15.7	0
1991	691	46.5	14.8	n/a
1992	687	45.8	15.0	n/a
1993	689	46.2	14.9	n/a
1994	713	48.2	14.8	n/a
1995	769	49.0	15.7	n/a
1996	769	49.0	15.7	n/a
1997	776	48.7	15.9	n/a
1998	799	49.0	16.3	n/a
1999	795	49.0	16.2	n/a
2000	834	50.0	16.7	0
2001	828	50.0	16.6	0
2002	776	48.7	15.9	0
2003	776	48.7	15.9	0
2004	751	49.2	15.3	0
2005	732	50.5	14.5	0
2006	750	50.4	14.9	0
2007	741	50.3	14.7	0
2008	731	51.0	14.3	n/a
2009	688	49.1	14.0	n/a
2010	641	48.6	13.1	16.7
2011	616	45.5	13.5	21.6
2012	617	44.0	14.0	24.6
2013	598	44.0	13.5	22.2
2014	610	44.0	13.8	23.6
2015	628	43.0	14.6	24.4
2016	599	42.0	14.2	24.7
2017	613	42.8	14.3	25.6
2018	630	37.2	16.9	27.1
2019	598	38.8	15.3	27.8
2020	610	39.8	15.3	21.5
2021	620	42.4	14.6	26
2022	609	40.7	14.9	28.4
2023	590	38.5	15.3	31.7

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 Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$30 (0.2%)	$16,291 (99.8%)	$16,322
2020	$06 (0.0%)	$14,089 (100.0%)	$14,095
2021	$148 (1.1%)	$13,838 (98.9%)	$13,986
2022	$379 (2.0%)	$18,891 (98.0%)	$19,270

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montoursville Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 160^th of 674 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Montoursville Area Senior High School)	86.5	57.3	29.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Montoursville Area Senior High School)	73.9	53.8	20.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Montoursville Area Senior High School)	79.6	73.6	6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	598	590	1.3%
African American	8	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	15	14	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	565	548	3%
Two or More Races	6	20	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.8%	31.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Montoursville Area 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Montoursville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	700 Mulberry St	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 368-2611	590	39	15.3	31.7%	548 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.4%)	74	160^th of 674 public high schools	76.3%		57.5	322^nd of 634 public high schools	49.2%	162	57.3	53.8	73.6									$19,270	$379	$18,891
Loyalsock Township Senior High School	Public	9-12	1801 Loyalsock Dr	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Loyalsock Township School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 326-3581	452	33	13.8	37.4%	351 (77.7%)	34 (7.5%)	13 (2.9%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.3%)	85	80^th of 674 public high schools	88.1%		89.1	31^st of 634 public high schools	95.1%	49	57.6	68.4	78.4									$12,325	$375	$11,950
South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	700 Percy St	South Williamsport	17702	Lycoming County	South Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 326-2684	503	40	12.7	43.9%	453 (90.1%)	15 (3.0%)	9 (1.8%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	49.8	384^th of 674 public high schools	43.0%		37.2	464^th of 634 public high schools	26.8%	80	26.0	52.9	58.8	28.3	16.3	22.5	47.3	47.3	52.5	39.1	46.1	$28	$01	$27
Montgomery Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	120 Penn Street	Montgomery	17752	Lycoming County	Montgomery Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 547-1608	417	33	12.7	52.8%	373 (89.4%)	6 (1.4%)	18 (4.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)								(n/a)			85.0	40.9	38.8	39.8	79.1	79.1	63.4	65.7	64.5	$17,637	$165	$17,472
Muncy Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 W Penn St	Muncy	17756	Lycoming County	Muncy School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 546-3127	484	36	13.3	35.7%	446 (92.1%)	4 (0.8%)	16 (3.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	73.8	166^th of 674 public high schools	75.4%		68.2	216^th of 634 public high schools	65.9%	50	10.5	74.7	72.2	47.8	55.1	51.7	77.2	77.2	62.3	63.3	62.9	$19,918	$1,369	$18,548
Williamsport Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	2990 W 4th St	Williamsport	17701	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 323-8411	1,479	102	14.5	63.7%	934 (63.2%)	243 (16.4%)	75 (5.1%)	10 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	209 (14.1%)	53.7	349^th of 674 public high schools	48.2%		53.9	361^st of 634 public high schools	43.1%	12	41.1	38.0	67.2									$17,570	$808	$16,762
Lycoming Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	293 Cemetery Street	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	Lycoming Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-2300	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hughesville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	349 Cemetery St	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-5111	747	48	15.4	32.0%	701 (93.8%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.2%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	37.5	467^th of 674 public high schools	30.7%		45.5	418^th of 634 public high schools	34.1%	49	25.8	35.4	58.4	46.6	48.5	47.5	64.6	64.6	60.2	56.0	58.3	$15,353	$00	$15,353
Warrior Run Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4800 Susquehanna Trail	Turbotville	17772	Northumberland County	Warrior Run School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 649-5166	477	32	14.9	38.4%	459 (96.2%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	67.8	230^th of 674 public high schools	65.9%		46.4	411^th of 634 public high schools	35.2%	181	39.7	64.0	64.6									$16,171	$1,422	$14,749
Milton High School	Public	9-12	700 Mahoning St	Milton	17847	Northumberland County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 742-7614	636	48	13.1	98.7%	539 (84.7%)	19 (3.0%)	52 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.9%)	46	413^th of 674 public high schools	38.7%		56	336^th of 634 public high schools	47.0%	77	33.8	41.6	59.8									$17,373	$2,070	$15,304

Frequently Asked Questions about Montoursville Area Senior High School

Is Montoursville Area Senior High School a good school?

Montoursville Area Senior High School ranks 160^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Montoursville Area Senior High School?

Students at Montoursville Area Senior High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Montoursville Area Senior High School in?

Montoursville Area School District

What schools feed into Montoursville Area Senior High School?

Montoursville Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Loyalsock Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Lyter Elementary School
Middle : C E McCall Middle School

How many students attend Montoursville Area Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 590 students attended Montoursville Area Senior High School.

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