Montoursville Area Senior High School

Summary:

Montoursville Area Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 590, located in Montoursville, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Montoursville Area School District, which is ranked 172 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montoursville Area Senior High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 140 out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 and 435 out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5 over the years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Muncy Junior/Senior High School and Loyalsock Township Senior High School, Montoursville Area Senior High School's ranking and rating are generally in the middle range. The school's performance gaps between different student groups, particularly the lower performance of male, white, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, indicate potential equity issues that the school may need to address.

One of the school's strengths is its relatively stronger performance in Literature compared to other subject areas, such as Algebra I and Biology, where the school has struggled to meet the state average proficiency rates. Additionally, Montoursville Area Senior High School's higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may indicate that the school is allocating resources differently, and it would be interesting to investigate how these resources are being used and whether they are effectively supporting student learning. By addressing the identified areas of concern and collaborating with high-performing nearby schools, Montoursville Area Senior High School may be able to improve its overall outcomes and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 Mulberry St
       Montoursville, PA  17754-1904


(570) 368-2611

District: Montoursville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,270 Help


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:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montoursville Area Senior High School ranks worse than 63.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Montoursville Area 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 (92.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montoursville Area Senior High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montoursville Area Senior High School is $19,270.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montoursville Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montoursville Area Senior High School 435th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Montoursville Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Montoursville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Montoursville Area School District 172nd of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.65 86th 583 85.2%
2004 72.89 160th 590 72.9%
2005 86.95 30th 593 94.9%
2006 78.47 93rd 604 84.6%
2007 85.37 40th 615 93.5%
2008 85.81 39th 621 93.7%
2009 80.74 80th 632 87.3%
2010 68.97 198th 649 69.5%
2011 78.07 95th 660 85.6%
2012 85.00 43rd 664 93.5%
2013 63.86 214th 591 63.8%
2014 55.80 305th 580 47.4%
2015 61.25 324th 680 52.4%
2016 67.47 266th 677 60.7%
2017 73.02 200th 663 69.8%
2018 74.93 183rd 673 72.8%
2019 78.00 140th 693 79.8%
2021 57.89 289th 537 46.2%
2022 57.48 322nd 634 49.2%
2023 74.01 160th 674 76.3%
2024 44.44 435th 686 36.6%
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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 227th 652 65.2%
2024 33.37 475th 664 28.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.66 278th 665 58.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.55 479th 513 6.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Montoursville Area Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.81 495th 662 25.2%
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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 224th 577 61.2%
2024 30.78 446th 595 25.0%
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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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Friday, March 27, 2015

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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
2024 529 0 6 19 0 0 19 0 573

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
2024 573 37.9 15.1 33.2

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
2024 573 37.9 15.1 33.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 140th of 693 High schoolsRanks 160th 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)86.557.3
 29.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Montoursville Area Senior High School)73.953.8
 20.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Montoursville Area Senior High School)79.673.6
 6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598590
 1.3%
African American80
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic1514
 6.7%
Pacific Islander11
White565548
 3%
Two or More Races620
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%31.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montoursville Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 573 students attended Montoursville Area Senior High School.

Montoursville Area Senior High School ranks 435th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Montoursville Area Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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


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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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