South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving 503 students in grades 7-12 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Montoursville Area School District. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and inconsistent test score trends.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.06%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 63.15% to 96.23% white students. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.5% to 93.4% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools. However, the school's test scores, particularly in math, are lower than the state and district averages, with only 22.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3% and the district average of 35.5%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Muncy Junior/Senior High School, South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates. The school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (43.94% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) may be contributing to its lower academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in student achievement. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for the school to improve its overall performance and ranking within the state, which has declined from a high of 12th out of 680 Pennsylvania high schools in 2014-2015 to 384th out of 674 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 700 Percy St
       South Williamsport, PA  17702-7522


(570) 326-2684

District: South Williamsport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
384th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28 Help


Feeder schools for South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
Middle:    Rommelt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
African American:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 59.1% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.82. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South Williamsport 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 (90.1%), two or more races (3.6%), African American (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School is $28.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School 528th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School 384th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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South Williamsport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Williamsport Area School District 374th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.56 185th 643 71.2%
2004 54.91 368th 663 44.5%
2005 72.64 205th 687 70.2%
2006 72.93 194th 736 73.6%
2007 70.12 229th 749 69.4%
2008 73.64 179th 753 76.2%
2009 75.67 156th 770 79.7%
2010 70.84 233rd 805 71.1%
2011 67.40 300th 825 63.6%
2012 69.78 285th 834 65.8%
2013 71.00 229th 758 69.8%
2014 78.66 120th 728 83.5%
2015 79.41 143rd 835 82.9%
2016 64.74 313th 870 64.0%
2017 51.13 466th 877 46.9%
2018 58.88 387th 861 55.1%
2019 52.36 464th 891 47.9%
2021 51.02 401st 797 49.7%
2022 51.79 448th 883 49.3%
2023 43.11 528th 893 40.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.69 479th 874 45.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.61 402nd 660 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.51 573rd 681 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.90 29th 583 95.0%
2004 58.34 277th 590 53.1%
2005 77.99 103rd 593 82.6%
2006 77.27 104th 604 82.8%
2007 69.49 191st 615 68.9%
2008 71.66 158th 621 74.6%
2009 80.25 86th 632 86.4%
2010 80.41 75th 649 88.4%
2011 68.75 223rd 660 66.2%
2012 70.16 206th 664 69.0%
2013 83.75 55th 591 90.7%
2014 84.92 53rd 580 90.9%
2015 90.73 12th 680 98.2%
2016 85.95 37th 677 94.5%
2017 82.74 81st 663 87.8%
2018 90.14 14th 673 97.9%
2019 76.12 167th 693 75.9%
2021 52.14 331st 537 38.4%
2022 37.22 464th 634 26.8%
2023 49.82 384th 674 43.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.39 464th 652 28.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.10 441st 577 23.6%
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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 South Williamsport 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 655 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1989 649 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1990 589 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1991 582 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1992 603 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 605 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1994 643 4 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1995 726 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1996 726 5 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1997 767 5 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 780
1998 803 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 811
1999 789 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
2000 789 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2001 750 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2002 725 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2003 725 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2004 734 8 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2005 716 3 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 721 5 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 709 7 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2008 679 6 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2009 656 3 1 5 1 n/a n/a 5 671
2010 649 10 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2011 616 13 5 7 1 0 0 0 642
2012 580 21 8 7 1 0 1 0 618
2013 580 16 7 7 0 0 1 0 611
2014 569 8 9 5 0 0 1 0 592
2015 583 11 8 7 0 0 3 0 612
2016 494 10 8 4 0 0 3 0 519
2017 571 13 9 4 0 0 3 0 600
2018 544 11 9 4 0 0 4 0 572
2019 540 18 9 11 0 0 13 0 591
2020 529 19 13 12 0 0 19 0 592
2021 513 19 15 11 0 1 19 0 578
2022 509 14 11 13 0 1 23 0 571
2023 453 15 7 9 0 1 18 0 503

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 South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 48.0 13.6 n/a
1989 652 48.5 13.4 n/a
1990 592 48.5 12.2 0
1991 584 48.5 12.0 n/a
1992 607 52.5 11.5 n/a
1993 612 43.5 14.1 n/a
1994 658 42.5 15.5 n/a
1995 747 44.5 16.8 n/a
1996 747 44.5 16.8 n/a
1997 780 45.3 17.2 n/a
1998 811 45.3 17.9 n/a
1999 795 45.8 17.4 n/a
2000 794 45.8 17.3 20.2
2001 763 46.5 16.4 19.1
2002 741 49.1 15.1 15.1
2003 741 49.1 15.1 15.1
2004 755 48.1 15.7 17.5
2005 732 44.8 16.3 15.3
2006 732 48.4 15.1 22.7
2007 723 51.3 14.1 24.1
2008 693 49.3 14.1 25
2009 671 50.2 13.4 27.8
2010 667 49.8 13.3 27.3
2011 642 49.8 12.8 27.7
2012 618 47.8 12.9 32.8
2013 611 48.9 12.4 30
2014 592 46.9 12.6 32.6
2015 612 46.0 13.3 32
2016 519 46.0 11.2 34.1
2017 600 43.2 13.8 35.7
2018 572 44.2 12.9 33.7
2019 591 44.2 13.3 36.4
2020 592 40.5 14.5 37.8
2021 578 38.8 14.8 38.6
2022 571 39.5 14.4 39.8
2023 503 39.5 12.7 43.9

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 South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 657 48.0 13.6 n/a
1989 652 48.5 13.4 n/a
1990 592 48.5 12.2 0
1991 584 48.5 12.0 n/a
1992 607 52.5 11.5 n/a
1993 612 43.5 14.1 n/a
1994 658 42.5 15.5 n/a
1995 747 44.5 16.8 n/a
1996 747 44.5 16.8 n/a
1997 780 45.3 17.2 n/a
1998 811 45.3 17.9 n/a
1999 795 45.8 17.4 n/a
2000 794 45.8 17.3 20.2
2001 763 46.5 16.4 19.1
2002 741 49.1 15.1 15.1
2003 741 49.1 15.1 15.1
2004 755 48.1 15.7 17.5
2005 732 44.8 16.3 15.3
2006 732 48.4 15.1 22.7
2007 723 51.3 14.1 24.1
2008 693 49.3 14.1 25
2009 671 50.2 13.4 27.8
2010 667 49.8 13.3 27.3
2011 642 49.8 12.8 27.7
2012 618 47.8 12.9 32.8
2013 611 48.9 12.4 30
2014 592 46.9 12.6 32.6
2015 612 46.0 13.3 32
2016 519 46.0 11.2 34.1
2017 600 43.2 13.8 35.7
2018 572 44.2 12.9 33.7
2019 591 44.2 13.3 36.4
2020 592 40.5 14.5 37.8
2021 578 38.8 14.8 38.6
2022 571 39.5 14.4 39.8
2023 503 39.5 12.7 43.9

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 South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $26 (100.0%) $26
2020 $00 (0.0%) $24 (100.0%) $24
2021 $01 (3.7%) $26 (96.3%) $27
2022 $01 (3.6%) $27 (96.4%) $28

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Williamsport 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 464th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 528th of 893 Middle schools
 7.1%
Ranks 167th of 693 High schoolsRanks 384th of 674 High schools
 32.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)30.128.3
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)61.352.5
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)25.316.3
 9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)54.747.3
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)56.839.1
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)77.826
 51.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)85.252.9
 32.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)74.158.8
 15.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)27.822.5
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)54.747.3
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School)59.146.1
 13%
   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 Students591503
 14.9%
African American1815
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic119
 18.2%
Pacific Islander01
White540453
 16.1%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%43.9%
 7.6%


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South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 384th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Middle : Rommelt Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School.

Students at South Williamsport Area Junior/Senior High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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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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