Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving 391 students in grades 6-12 in the small town of Clymer, Pennsylvania. The school has a unique demographic profile, with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.

Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and school rating, but has maintained relatively high graduation rates, ranging from 92.0% to 96.6% over the past five years. While its overall academic performance is mixed compared to state and district averages, the school stands out for its strong support of low-income students, who perform better than the school's overall student population. In fact, Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School ranks higher for its low socioeconomic status students (236 out of 652 PA high schools) compared to its white students (327 out of 577) and disabled students (379 out of 502).

Interestingly, Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 50% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from around 25% to 90%. The school's increased per-student spending, from $18,035 in 2019-2020 to $24,016 in 2021-2022, may be contributing to its ability to support this student population. Overall, Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School presents an intriguing case study of a school working to address the needs of a challenging student demographic.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 6003 Route 553 Highway
       Clymer, PA  15728-8315


(724) 254-2666

District: Penns Manor Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,016 Help


Feeder schools for Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Penns Manor Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Asian:
1.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Compare Details Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 55.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Penns Manor 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 (96.7%), Asian (1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School is $24,016.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School 399th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School 290th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Penns Manor Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penns Manor Area School District 350th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 14.20 559th 643 13.1%
2004 39.47 478th 663 27.9%
2005 47.93 436th 687 36.5%
2006 42.50 493rd 736 33.0%
2007 51.75 447th 749 40.3%
2008 49.97 465th 753 38.2%
2009 64.89 294th 770 61.8%
2010 50.77 502nd 805 37.6%
2011 40.30 590th 825 28.5%
2012 38.76 604th 834 27.6%
2013 42.26 524th 758 30.9%
2014 43.76 482nd 728 33.8%
2015 52.18 434th 835 48.0%
2016 61.89 348th 870 60.0%
2017 59.72 374th 877 57.4%
2018 53.39 445th 861 48.3%
2019 58.84 407th 891 54.3%
2021 44.88 462nd 797 42.0%
2022 42.27 541st 883 38.7%
2023 56.11 399th 893 55.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.95 396th 874 54.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.51 403rd 681 40.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.50 462nd 583 20.8%
2004 56.33 300th 590 49.2%
2005 68.81 189th 593 68.1%
2006 32.76 490th 604 18.9%
2007 68.87 194th 615 68.5%
2008 49.17 383rd 621 38.3%
2009 52.90 360th 632 43.0%
2010 41.73 467th 649 28.0%
2011 55.48 363rd 660 45.0%
2012 50.66 411th 664 38.1%
2013 54.11 310th 591 47.5%
2014 53.19 322nd 580 44.5%
2015 64.60 291st 680 57.2%
2016 49.04 438th 677 35.3%
2017 30.23 501st 663 24.4%
2018 35.53 504th 673 25.1%
2019 50.04 431st 693 37.8%
2021 35.38 404th 537 24.8%
2022 16.65 543rd 634 14.4%
2023 60.42 290th 674 57.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.89 236th 652 63.8%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.37 379th 502 24.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.38 327th 577 43.3%
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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 Penns Manor 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 610 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1989 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 570 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 571 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 564 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 579 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1995 615 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 615 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 619 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 625 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 612 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2000 562 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 535 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 507 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 507 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 492 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2005 471 10 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 501 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 495 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2008 463 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 392 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 437 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 443
2011 425 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 432
2012 392 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 398
2013 398 4 0 1 0 0 2 0 405
2014 392 4 0 2 0 0 2 0 400
2015 458 6 2 3 0 0 1 0 470
2016 480 6 3 1 0 0 2 0 492
2017 449 8 4 2 0 0 1 0 464
2018 449 6 4 0 0 0 3 0 462
2019 418 4 4 4 0 0 3 0 433
2020 410 5 4 2 0 0 2 0 423
2021 399 4 4 2 0 0 4 0 413
2022 392 3 4 4 0 0 4 0 407
2023 378 3 4 2 0 0 4 0 391

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 Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 611 37.0 16.5 n/a
1989 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1990 591 36.0 16.4 0
1991 570 38.0 15.0 n/a
1992 571 38.0 15.0 n/a
1993 566 31.0 18.3 n/a
1994 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1995 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
1996 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
1997 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
1998 633 34.6 18.3 n/a
1999 616 36.0 17.1 n/a
2000 569 38.0 15.0 34.8
2001 545 38.0 14.3 37.6
2002 518 39.0 13.3 35.7
2003 518 39.0 13.3 35.7
2004 506 39.0 13.0 40.3
2005 486 39.0 12.5 38.1
2006 514 38.0 13.5 38.3
2007 503 38.0 13.2 36.4
2008 471 34.2 13.8 42
2009 397 34.3 11.6 45.6
2010 443 33.0 13.3 41.6
2011 432 32.0 13.4 44.2
2012 398 28.2 14.0 47.7
2013 405 27.1 14.9 52.8
2014 400 28.1 14.2 48
2015 470 31.0 15.1 43.4
2016 492 31.0 15.8 53.3
2017 464 31.8 14.5 46.1
2018 462 31.5 14.6 48.3
2019 433 31.5 13.7 43
2020 423 33.0 12.7 39.2
2021 413 32.5 12.6 41.6
2022 407 32.3 12.5 47.7
2023 391 31.3 12.4 51.4

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 Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 611 37.0 16.5 n/a
1989 581 35.0 16.6 n/a
1990 591 36.0 16.4 0
1991 570 38.0 15.0 n/a
1992 571 38.0 15.0 n/a
1993 566 31.0 18.3 n/a
1994 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1995 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
1996 619 33.0 18.8 n/a
1997 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
1998 633 34.6 18.3 n/a
1999 616 36.0 17.1 n/a
2000 569 38.0 15.0 34.8
2001 545 38.0 14.3 37.6
2002 518 39.0 13.3 35.7
2003 518 39.0 13.3 35.7
2004 506 39.0 13.0 40.3
2005 486 39.0 12.5 38.1
2006 514 38.0 13.5 38.3
2007 503 38.0 13.2 36.4
2008 471 34.2 13.8 42
2009 397 34.3 11.6 45.6
2010 443 33.0 13.3 41.6
2011 432 32.0 13.4 44.2
2012 398 28.2 14.0 47.7
2013 405 27.1 14.9 52.8
2014 400 28.1 14.2 48
2015 470 31.0 15.1 43.4
2016 492 31.0 15.8 53.3
2017 464 31.8 14.5 46.1
2018 462 31.5 14.6 48.3
2019 433 31.5 13.7 43
2020 423 33.0 12.7 39.2
2021 413 32.5 12.6 41.6
2022 407 32.3 12.5 47.7
2023 391 31.3 12.4 51.4

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 Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $226 (1.2%) $18,607 (98.8%) $18,833
2020 $66 (0.4%) $17,970 (99.6%) $18,035
2021 $531 (2.8%) $18,508 (97.2%) $19,039
2022 $1,776 (7.4%) $22,240 (92.6%) $24,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Penns Manor 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 407th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 399th of 893 Middle schools
 1%
Ranks 431st of 693 High schoolsRanks 290th of 674 High schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)46.453.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)51.860.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)5138.5
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)65.459.6
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)26.413.2
 13.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)57.950
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)54.441.5
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)54.453
 1.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)57.950.9
 7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)7254.9
 17.1%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)40.933.8
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)57.950
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School)56.953.4
 3.5%
   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 Students433391
 9.7%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White418378
 9.6%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43%51.4%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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

Elementary : Penns Manor Area Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School.

Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 290th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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