Shamokin Area High School

Summary:

Shamokin Area High School is a public high school located in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 702 students. The school is part of the Shamokin Area School District, which is ranked 487 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shamokin Area High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on Keystone Exams, with proficiency rates of just 28.5% in Algebra I, 29.6% in Biology, and 49.3% in Literature, all significantly lower than the state averages. The school's four-year graduation rate is on par with the state average at around 87.5%, but its dropout rate has been higher, ranging from 1.6% to 3.8% in recent years. Additionally, Shamokin Area High School has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 79.63% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Line Mountain High School, Shamokin Area High School generally underperforms, with significantly higher proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 285 out of 634 Pennsylvania high schools in 2021-2022 to 523 out of 686 high schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that its academic performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve instructional quality, provide targeted support for struggling students, and ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2000 W State St
       Shamokin, PA  17866


(570) 648-5731

District: Shamokin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,956 Help


Feeder schools for Shamokin Area High School:

Elementary:    Shamokin Area Elementary School
Middle:    Shamokin Area Intermediate School
    Shamokin Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  702

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
10.3%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shamokin Area High School ranks worse than 76.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shamokin Area 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 (82.5%), Hispanic (10.3%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shamokin Area High School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Shamokin Area High School employs 38.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shamokin Area High School is $14,956.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shamokin Area High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area High School 523rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shamokin Area High School in the ranking list.)

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Shamokin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamokin Area School District 487th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shamokin Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.11 282nd 632 55.4%
2010 62.18 281st 649 56.7%
2011 54.47 378th 660 42.7%
2012 48.18 428th 664 35.5%
2013 41.81 418th 591 29.3%
2014 27.73 477th 580 17.8%
2015 36.96 507th 680 25.4%
2016 47.01 456th 677 32.6%
2017 47.98 428th 663 35.4%
2018 63.74 325th 673 51.7%
2019 54.66 389th 693 43.9%
2021 26.71 435th 537 19.0%
2022 60.76 285th 634 55.0%
2023 26.87 521st 674 22.7%
2024 26.49 523rd 686 23.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.59 478th 652 26.7%
2024 18.17 555th 664 16.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.63 541st 665 18.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.29 473rd 502 5.8%
2024 19.05 448th 513 12.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.83 469th 662 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.49 203rd 252 19.4%
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Rank History for White students at Shamokin Area High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.14 531st 577 8.0%
2024 15.80 524th 595 11.9%
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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 Shamokin Area High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 788 4 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2008 768 5 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 788
2009 721 4 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 741
2010 731 5 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 748
2011 740 9 1 7 3 0 4 0 764
2012 701 7 1 13 0 2 2 0 726
2013 656 9 2 13 5 0 2 0 687
2014 658 14 3 22 5 0 7 0 709
2015 657 15 1 28 5 0 9 0 715
2016 609 12 4 27 4 0 8 0 664
2017 605 13 1 32 2 0 7 0 660
2018 589 14 1 35 2 0 7 0 648
2019 609 17 3 42 1 3 10 0 685
2020 611 26 4 44 0 3 12 0 700
2021 585 27 4 56 1 3 17 0 693
2022 596 22 4 74 3 0 18 0 717
2023 579 25 3 72 3 0 20 0 702

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 Shamokin Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 806 38.5 20.9 n/a
2008 788 60.8 13.0 n/a
2009 741 48.7 15.2 60.2
2010 748 42.7 17.5 47.6
2011 764 41.6 18.3 51.2
2012 726 39.8 18.2 49.2
2013 687 38.3 17.9 49.5
2014 709 39.8 17.8 n/a
2015 715 41.0 17.4 60.8
2016 664 41.0 16.1 65.5
2017 660 43.9 15.0 53.9
2018 648 42.9 15.1 56
2019 685 40.9 16.7 54.7
2020 700 39.9 17.5 42
2021 693 38.7 17.9 80.8
2022 717 38.7 18.5 80.3
2023 702 38.7 18.1 79.6

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 Shamokin Area High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 806 38.5 20.9 n/a
2008 788 60.8 13.0 n/a
2009 741 48.7 15.2 60.2
2010 748 42.7 17.5 47.6
2011 764 41.6 18.3 51.2
2012 726 39.8 18.2 49.2
2013 687 38.3 17.9 49.5
2014 709 39.8 17.8 n/a
2015 715 41.0 17.4 60.8
2016 664 41.0 16.1 65.5
2017 660 43.9 15.0 53.9
2018 648 42.9 15.1 56
2019 685 40.9 16.7 54.7
2020 700 39.9 17.5 42
2021 693 38.7 17.9 80.8
2022 717 38.7 18.5 80.3
2023 702 38.7 18.1 79.6

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 Shamokin Area High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $81 (0.5%) $15,227 (99.5%) $15,307
2020 $426 (2.6%) $16,130 (97.4%) $16,556
2021 $1,228 (8.2%) $13,758 (91.8%) $14,985
2022 $1,408 (9.4%) $13,548 (90.6%) $14,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shamokin Area 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 389th of 693 High schoolsRanks 521st of 674 High schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Shamokin Area High School)57.623.9
 33.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Shamokin Area High School)61.133.1
 28%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shamokin Area High School)73.945
 28.9%
   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 Students685702
 2.5%
African American1725
 47.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian33
Hispanic4272
 71.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White609579
 4.9%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%79.6%
 24.9%


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Shamokin Area High School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Shamokin Area High School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 702 students attended Shamokin Area High 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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