Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

Q: Is Shanksville-Stonycreek High School a good school?

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School ranks 271 st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School is a small public high school in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, serving around 80 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out from nearby schools in several key areas, including consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance on standardized tests.

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the surrounding schools, ranging from 93-96% over the past 3 years. This is notably higher than the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Meyersdale Area High School, Richland High School, and Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School. However, the school's graduation rates, ranging from 90-100% over the past 5 years, are consistently higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, Shanksville-Stonycreek High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0-1.1% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the dropout rates of the nearby schools.

Academically, Shanksville-Stonycreek High School students perform well on the Keystone Exams, with 73.7% proficient or better in Literature and 47.4% proficient or better in Biology in the 2022-2023 school year. These scores are higher than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 105th to 494th out of Pennsylvania high schools, suggesting inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student has varied widely, from $330 to $17,573 per student, indicating potential inconsistencies in resource allocation. Overall, Shanksville-Stonycreek High School's small size, high academic performance, and low dropout rates make it stand out from the surrounding schools, though its racial makeup and fluctuating rankings suggest areas for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1325 Corner Stone Rd
Shanksville, PA 15560-0128

(814) 267-4649

District: Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $330

Feeder schools for Shanksville-Stonycreek High School:

Elementary:

Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shanksville-Stonycreek High School ranks better than 59.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.43. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shanksville-Stonycreek 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 (95%), two or more races (3.8%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Shanksville-Stonycreek High School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School is $330.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shanksville-Stonycreek High School 271^st of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Shanksville-Stonycreek High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Shanksville-Stonycreek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shanksville-Stonycreek School District 228^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

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Rank History for all students at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	54.18	322^nd	583	44.8%
2004	82.41	87^th	590	85.3%
2005	43.06	416^th	593	29.8%
2006	77.29	103^rd	604	82.9%
2007	56.49	335^th	615	45.5%
2008	65.51	225^th	621	63.8%
2009	55.81	322^nd	632	49.1%
2010	40.34	478^th	649	26.3%
2011	61.11	315^th	660	52.3%
2012	71.25	193^rd	664	70.9%
2013	80.35	86^th	591	85.4%
2014	38.26	425^th	580	26.7%
2015	59.77	349^th	680	48.7%
2016	80.81	89^th	677	86.9%
2017	33.27	494^th	663	25.5%
2018	37.60	494^th	673	26.6%
2019	39.42	488^th	693	29.6%
2022	80.81	105^th	634	83.4%
2023	62.43	271^st	674	59.8%

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Rank History for White students at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.11	309^th	577	46.4%

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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

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The Shanksville-Stonycreek School District is one of the better school districts in South-Central PA. It has always made AYP and the students receive individualized attention. There are plenty of activities for the students to participate in, such as: Football, Golf, Wrestling, Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Rifle, Track and Field, Baseball, Softball, Band, Chorus, Art, and Drama. In 2008, it was ranked one of the top ten High Schools in the United States by US News and World Report. I give the school district high marks. If you are looking for a good school for your children, Shanksville is the best place for them. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	452	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	452
1989	469	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
1990	470	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	470
1991	474	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	477
1992	471	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	471
1993	470	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	470
1994	129	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	129
1995	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1996	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1997	130	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	130
1998	135	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
1999	133	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
2000	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
2001	139	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2002	141	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	142
2003	141	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	142
2004	152	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	153
2005	172	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	174
2006	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
2007	153	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	156
2008	160	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	161
2009	149	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2010	145	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2011	127	1	0	0	0	0	0	128
2012	119	1	0	1	0	0	0	121
2013	113	0	0	0	0	0	0	113
2014	107	0	0	0	0	0	3	110
2015	107	0	0	1	0	0	4	112
2016	103	0	2	0	0	0	4	109
2017	102	0	0	0	0	0	4	106
2018	95	0	0	0	0	0	2	97
2019	98	0	1	1	0	0	2	102
2020	88	0	0	1	0	0	3	92
2021	81	1	0	1	0	0	1	84
2022	80	1	0	3	0	0	2	86
2023	76	1	0	0	0	0	3	80

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	452	28.5	15.8	n/a
1989	469	33.9	13.8	n/a
1990	470	32.0	14.6	0
1991	477	34.7	13.7	n/a
1992	471	34.7	13.5	n/a
1993	470	33.0	14.2	n/a
1994	129	17.0	7.6	n/a
1995	145	18.0	8.1	n/a
1996	145	18.0	8.1	n/a
1997	130	18.0	7.2	n/a
1998	135	19.0	7.1	n/a
1999	134	18.0	7.4	n/a
2000	121	18.5	6.5	89.3
2001	140	19.0	7.4	85
2002	142	20.5	6.9	84.5
2003	142	20.5	6.9	84.5
2004	153	20.5	7.5	75.8
2005	174	19.5	8.9	69
2006	155	18.5	8.4	67.7
2007	156	16.6	9.4	n/a
2008	161	8.2	19.6	74.5
2009	150	8.4	17.7	75.3
2010	146	8.7	16.6	36.3
2011	128	9.0	14.1	30.5
2012	121	10.7	11.2	26.4
2013	113	8.0	14.0	20.4
2014	110	8.1	13.4	28.2
2015	112	8.0	14.0	38.4
2016	109	8.0	13.6	37.6
2017	106	8.0	13.2	21.7
2018	97	7.7	12.5	20.6
2019	102	7.6	13.3	29.4
2020	92	7.9	11.5	26.1
2021	84	7.7	10.8	25
2022	86	7.8	10.9	23.3
2023	80	7.8	10.2	21.3

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	452	28.5	15.8	n/a
1989	469	33.9	13.8	n/a
1990	470	32.0	14.6	0
1991	477	34.7	13.7	n/a
1992	471	34.7	13.5	n/a
1993	470	33.0	14.2	n/a
1994	129	17.0	7.6	n/a
1995	145	18.0	8.1	n/a
1996	145	18.0	8.1	n/a
1997	130	18.0	7.2	n/a
1998	135	19.0	7.1	n/a
1999	134	18.0	7.4	n/a
2000	121	18.5	6.5	89.3
2001	140	19.0	7.4	85
2002	142	20.5	6.9	84.5
2003	142	20.5	6.9	84.5
2004	153	20.5	7.5	75.8
2005	174	19.5	8.9	69
2006	155	18.5	8.4	67.7
2007	156	16.6	9.4	n/a
2008	161	8.2	19.6	74.5
2009	150	8.4	17.7	75.3
2010	146	8.7	16.6	36.3
2011	128	9.0	14.1	30.5
2012	121	10.7	11.2	26.4
2013	113	8.0	14.0	20.4
2014	110	8.1	13.4	28.2
2015	112	8.0	14.0	38.4
2016	109	8.0	13.6	37.6
2017	106	8.0	13.2	21.7
2018	97	7.7	12.5	20.6
2019	102	7.6	13.3	29.4
2020	92	7.9	11.5	26.1
2021	84	7.7	10.8	25
2022	86	7.8	10.9	23.3
2023	80	7.8	10.2	21.3

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 Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$498 (2.7%)	$18,104 (97.3%)	$18,603
2020	$619 (3.5%)	$16,953 (96.5%)	$17,573
2021	$22 (7.4%)	$276 (92.6%)	$298
2022	$16 (4.8%)	$314 (95.2%)	$330

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shanksville-Stonycreek 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 488^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 271^st of 674 High schools	30.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Biology (Shanksville-Stonycreek High School)	39.3	47.4	8.1%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Shanksville-Stonycreek High School)	64.3	73.7	9.4%
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	102	80	21.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	98	76	22.4%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	21.3%	8.2%

Schools Near Shanksville-Stonycreek 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 6th 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 6th Grade	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
Shanksville-Stonycreek High School	Public	9-12	1325 Corner Stone Rd	Shanksville	15560	Somerset County	Shanksville-Stonycreek School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4649	80	8	10.2	21.3%	76 (95.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	62.4	271^st of 674 public high schools	59.8%		80.8	105^th of 634 public high schools	83.4%	166		47.4	73.7											$330	$16	$314
Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School	Public	9-12	1025 E Main Street	Berlin	15530	Somerset County	Berlin Brothersvalley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 267-4622	209	27	7.6	28.7%	204 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	70.2	202^nd of 674 public high schools	70.0%		77.9	130^th of 634 public high schools	79.5%	72	34.4	66.7	69.6											$21,767	$667	$21,100
Somerset County Technology Center	Public	9-12	281 Technology Drive	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset County Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-3651	12	17	.7		10 (83.3%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Shade Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	203 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-4648	164	17	9.7	59.8%	158 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.8	390^th of 674 public high schools	42.1%		50	388^th of 634 public high schools	38.8%	2	37.5	29.0	70.6		33.3	12.0	20.0	56.0	56.0		46.7	56.0	52.5	$23,682	$884	$22,798
Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	645 South Columbia Ave	Somerset	15501	Somerset County	Somerset Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 443-2381	1,088	90	12.0	43.6%	997 (91.6%)	14 (1.3%)	39 (3.6%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	77.9	129^th of 674 public high schools	80.9%		58.9	306^th of 634 public high schools	51.7%	177	44.4	57.9	83.6	52.6	38.3	27.4	39.2	64.8	64.8	70.6	67.1	70.0	69.2	$19,040	$1,116	$17,924
North Star High School	Public	9-12	400 Ohio St	Boswell	15531	Somerset County	North Star School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 629-6651	340	26	13.0	69.7%	328 (96.5%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	30.9	504^th of 674 public high schools	25.2%		73.4	186^th of 634 public high schools	70.7%	318	7.7	44.0	49.3											$19,105	$2,447	$16,658
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611
Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	437 Somerset Ave	Rockwood	15557	Somerset County	Rockwood Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 926-4631	337	26	12.9	29.4%	322 (95.5%)	5 (1.5%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.4	170^th of 674 public high schools	74.8%		86.4	52^nd of 634 public high schools	91.8%	118	77.0		70.5		54.8	35.6	44.8	71.1	71.1		69.1	66.7	67.8	$18,035	$660	$17,375
Windber Area High School	Public	9-12	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	332	27	12.2	32.2%	315 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	70.6	199^th of 674 public high schools	70.5%		72.1	195^th of 634 public high schools	69.2%	4	34.9	57.3	77.0											$16,899	$1,577	$15,322
Meyersdale Area High School	Public	9-12	1349 Shaw Mines Rd	Meyersdale	15552	Somerset County	Meyersdale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 634-8311	271	22	12.0	36.2%	260 (95.9%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.4	456^th of 674 public high schools	32.3%		61.4	280^th of 634 public high schools	55.8%	176	44.4	39.7	45.6											$18,652	$2,830	$15,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanksville-Stonycreek High School

How many students attend Shanksville-Stonycreek High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended Shanksville-Stonycreek High School.

What district is Shanksville-Stonycreek High School in?

Shanksville-Stonycreek School District

What schools feed into Shanksville-Stonycreek High School?

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shanksville-Stonycreek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School?

Students at Shanksville-Stonycreek High School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Shanksville-Stonycreek High School a good school?

Shanksville-Stonycreek High School ranks 271^st of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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