Is Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School ranks 422 nd of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School?

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sullivan County Elementary School

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Laporte, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 287. The school is part of the East Lycoming School District, which is ranked 442 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $22,156 to $25,764 in recent years, Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School consistently underperforms the state average on key academic metrics. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math (14.3%) and Keystone Algebra I (20.7%) are significantly lower than the state averages of 39.3% and 34.1%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has also fluctuated, from a high of 97.9% in 2018-2019 to a low of 84.4% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools like Hughesville Junior/Senior High School and Benton Area High School, Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School generally underperforms on academic measures.

The school's challenges may be influenced by its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.02% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school may face unique circumstances that contribute to its academic struggles, despite the district's relatively high per-student spending. The fluctuations in the school's statewide ranking, from a high of 5 stars in 2021-2022 to a low of 1 star in 2020-2021, further highlight the need for a deeper analysis of the factors impacting the school's performance and the strategies required to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

749 South Street
Laporte, PA 18626

(570) 946-7001

District: Sullivan County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,764

Feeder schools for Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Sullivan County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

African American:

1.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.5. (See more...)

Compare Details Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 62.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sullivan County Junior/Senior 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 (95.1%), African American (1.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School is $25,764.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School 574^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School 422^nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Sullivan County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County School District 442^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	57.94	320^th	643	50.2%
2004	71.41	205^th	663	69.1%
2005	64.28	280^th	687	59.2%
2006	70.76	214^th	736	70.9%
2007	69.79	236^th	749	68.5%
2008	65.38	288^th	753	61.8%
2009	68.55	243^rd	770	68.4%
2010	64.22	322^nd	805	60.0%
2011	71.84	234^th	825	71.6%
2012	58.46	428^th	834	48.7%
2013	62.22	354^th	758	53.3%
2014	60.92	332^nd	728	54.4%
2015	79.24	145^th	835	82.6%
2016	78.52	151^st	870	82.6%
2017	65.51	298^th	877	66.0%
2018	60.90	366^th	861	57.5%
2019	62.13	361^st	891	59.5%
2021	33.71	544^th	797	31.7%
2022	58.99	366^th	883	58.6%
2023	37.50	574^th	893	35.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.47	327^th	874	62.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.95	618^th	681	9.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	86.11	63^rd	583	89.2%
2004	82.87	83^rd	590	85.9%
2005	60.93	263^rd	593	55.6%
2006	42.02	430^th	604	28.8%
2007	60.30	289^th	615	53.0%
2008	67.07	209^th	621	66.3%
2009	66.05	225^th	632	64.4%
2010	64.85	243^rd	649	62.6%
2011	68.63	226^th	660	65.8%
2012	73.96	151^st	664	77.3%
2013	63.57	222^nd	591	62.4%
2014	66.67	199^th	580	65.7%
2015	70.31	221^st	680	67.5%
2016	72.31	207^th	677	69.4%
2017	52.57	402^nd	663	39.4%
2018	82.05	84^th	673	87.5%
2019	86.48	53^rd	693	92.4%
2021	43.69	383^rd	537	28.7%
2022	88.18	36^th	634	94.3%
2023	45.00	422^nd	674	37.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.25	407^th	652	37.6%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.94	354^th	502	29.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.42	416^th	577	27.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sullivan County 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	456	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1989	465	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1990	434	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1991	421	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1992	436	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1993	486	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1994	486	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1995	474	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1996	474	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1997	474	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	459	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1999	444	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2000	452	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2001	454	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2002	420	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2003	420	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2004	401	5	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2005	389	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2006	400	5	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	409
2007	389	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2008	366	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	373
2009	355	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	2	362
2010	322	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2011	313	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	320
2012	309	4	0	4	0	0	1	0	318
2013	287	3	1	3	0	0	1	0	295
2014	274	3	1	6	0	0	1	0	285
2015	263	5	1	3	0	0	2	0	274
2016	271	7	2	3	0	0	2	0	285
2017	265	5	4	4	0	0	3	0	281
2018	259	5	4	3	0	0	1	0	272
2019	271	6	3	1	1	0	1	0	283
2020	270	4	3	4	0	0	1	0	282
2021	254	5	3	1	1	0	4	0	268
2022	260	3	2	2	1	0	3	0	271
2023	273	4	1	4	1	0	4	0	287

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 Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	456	30.5	14.9	n/a
1989	466	31.5	14.7	n/a
1990	436	35.0	12.4	0
1991	421	32.0	13.1	n/a
1992	438	34.0	12.8	n/a
1993	487	33.0	14.8	n/a
1994	489	34.0	14.4	n/a
1995	476	33.0	14.4	n/a
1996	476	33.0	14.4	n/a
1997	475	33.0	14.4	n/a
1998	463	32.4	14.3	n/a
1999	448	31.5	14.2	n/a
2000	458	31.5	14.5	31.4
2001	461	31.5	14.6	30.4
2002	423	30.5	13.9	27.4
2003	423	30.5	13.9	27.4
2004	408	30.5	13.4	32.6
2005	397	30.5	13.0	29.2
2006	409	30.5	13.4	34.5
2007	396	30.5	13.0	32.8
2008	373	22.7	16.4	30.2
2009	362	21.2	17.0	28.3
2010	329	22.3	14.7	28.6
2011	320	21.1	15.1	27.2
2012	318	21.6	14.7	26.4
2013	295	22.6	13.0	28.5
2014	285	22.9	12.4	33.3
2015	274	22.0	12.4	33.9
2016	285	22.0	12.9	42.8
2017	281	22.1	12.6	37.4
2018	272	22.3	12.1	33.1
2019	283	20.1	14.0	32.9
2020	282	20.9	13.4	34.4
2021	268	20.3	13.1	35.8
2022	271	25.1	10.7	42.4
2023	287	26.7	10.7	39

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 Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	456	30.5	14.9	n/a
1989	466	31.5	14.7	n/a
1990	436	35.0	12.4	0
1991	421	32.0	13.1	n/a
1992	438	34.0	12.8	n/a
1993	487	33.0	14.8	n/a
1994	489	34.0	14.4	n/a
1995	476	33.0	14.4	n/a
1996	476	33.0	14.4	n/a
1997	475	33.0	14.4	n/a
1998	463	32.4	14.3	n/a
1999	448	31.5	14.2	n/a
2000	458	31.5	14.5	31.4
2001	461	31.5	14.6	30.4
2002	423	30.5	13.9	27.4
2003	423	30.5	13.9	27.4
2004	408	30.5	13.4	32.6
2005	397	30.5	13.0	29.2
2006	409	30.5	13.4	34.5
2007	396	30.5	13.0	32.8
2008	373	22.7	16.4	30.2
2009	362	21.2	17.0	28.3
2010	329	22.3	14.7	28.6
2011	320	21.1	15.1	27.2
2012	318	21.6	14.7	26.4
2013	295	22.6	13.0	28.5
2014	285	22.9	12.4	33.3
2015	274	22.0	12.4	33.9
2016	285	22.0	12.9	42.8
2017	281	22.1	12.6	37.4
2018	272	22.3	12.1	33.1
2019	283	20.1	14.0	32.9
2020	282	20.9	13.4	34.4
2021	268	20.3	13.1	35.8
2022	271	25.1	10.7	42.4
2023	287	26.7	10.7	39

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 Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$90 (0.4%)	$22,066 (99.6%)	$22,156
2020	$175 (0.8%)	$22,153 (99.2%)	$22,328
2021	$942 (4.0%)	$22,599 (96.0%)	$23,540
2022	$1,288 (5.0%)	$24,476 (95.0%)	$25,764

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sullivan County 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 361^st of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 574^th of 893 Middle schools	23.8%
Ranks 53^rd of 693 High schools	Ranks 422^nd of 674 High schools	55%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	36.3	17.6	18.7%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	55.5	47	8.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	31.3	10.6	20.7%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	68.7	51	17.7%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	62.5	44.7	17.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	90.9	20.7	70.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	82.4	48.7	33.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	88.2	60	28.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	33.7	14.3	19.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	68.7	51	17.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School)	59.2	45.9	13.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	287	1.4%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	271	273	0.7%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	39%	6.2%

Schools Near Sullivan County Junior/Senior 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	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
Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	749 South Street	Laporte	18626	Sullivan County	Sullivan County School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 946-7001	287	27	10.7	39.0%	273 (95.1%)	4 (1.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	45	422^nd of 674 public high schools	37.4%		88.2	36^th of 634 public high schools	94.3%	386	20.7	48.7	60.0	17.6	10.6	14.3	51.0	51.0	47.0	44.7	45.9	$25,764	$1,288	$24,476
Benton Area High School	Public	9-12	400 Park St	Benton	17814	Columbia County	Benton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 925-6651	200	17	11.4	40.0%	191 (95.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	58.9	306^th of 674 public high schools	54.6%		55.4	342^nd of 634 public high schools	46.1%	36	25.0	54.9	69.2									$19,220	$913	$18,307
Hughesville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	349 Cemetery St	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-5111	747	48	15.4	32.0%	701 (93.8%)	5 (0.7%)	9 (1.2%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.5%)	37.5	467^th of 674 public high schools	30.7%		45.5	418^th of 634 public high schools	34.1%	49	25.8	35.4	58.4	46.6	48.5	47.5	64.6	64.6	60.2	56.0	58.3	$15,353	$00	$15,353
Lycoming Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	293 Cemetery Street	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	Lycoming Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 584-2300	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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