Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, with a student population of around 720. The school is part of the Towanda Area School District, which is ranked 330 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.69%) compared to the state average, and has had relatively high four-year graduation rates ranging from 83.8% to 91.5% over the past few years. However, the school's test scores on the PSSA and Keystone Exams are generally below the state averages, particularly in Math, with only 31.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school also has a very high percentage of students (around 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School generally performs better than Troy Area Junior/Senior High School and Sayre Area High School on metrics like graduation rates and dropout rates, but lags behind the higher-performing Wyalusing Valley Junior/Senior High School and Northeast Bradford Junior/Senior High School. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining, from a high of 175 out of 537 schools in 2020-2021 to 375 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023, indicating it is not keeping pace with improvements in other schools across the state.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1 High School Drive
       Towanda, PA  18848


(570) 265-2101

District: Towanda Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
375th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,993 Help


Feeder schools for Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Morrow Elementary School
    Towanda Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  720

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.9% Help


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Compare Details Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 61.8% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Towanda 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 (95.7%), Hispanic (1.7%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School employs 41.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School is $20,993.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School 341st of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School 375th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Towanda Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Towanda Area School District 330th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.27 497th 687 27.7%
2006 44.50 483rd 736 34.4%
2007 49.79 466th 749 37.8%
2008 53.11 426th 753 43.4%
2009 57.96 391st 770 49.2%
2010 53.81 463rd 805 42.5%
2011 61.62 385th 825 53.3%
2012 68.40 308th 834 63.1%
2013 60.07 378th 758 50.1%
2014 40.23 509th 728 30.1%
2015 47.54 475th 835 43.1%
2016 49.55 488th 870 43.9%
2017 35.96 581st 877 33.8%
2018 29.99 610th 861 29.2%
2019 49.71 483rd 891 45.8%
2021 55.07 360th 797 54.8%
2022 58.34 377th 883 57.3%
2023 61.25 341st 893 61.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.84 302nd 874 65.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.39 564th 660 14.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.21 406th 681 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.08 485th 583 16.8%
2004 40.74 413th 590 30.0%
2005 35.31 462nd 593 22.1%
2006 31.56 496th 604 17.9%
2007 47.75 407th 615 33.8%
2008 57.31 318th 621 48.8%
2009 33.12 507th 632 19.8%
2010 30.70 528th 649 18.6%
2011 27.10 548th 660 17.0%
2012 33.78 514th 664 22.6%
2013 38.31 438th 591 25.9%
2014 29.66 469th 580 19.1%
2015 52.36 412th 680 39.4%
2016 57.42 375th 677 44.6%
2017 45.11 446th 663 32.7%
2018 36.83 498th 673 26.0%
2019 55.69 381st 693 45.0%
2021 70.73 175th 537 67.4%
2022 39.21 457th 634 27.9%
2023 50.92 375th 674 44.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.65 290th 652 55.5%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.87 459th 502 8.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.07 387th 577 32.9%
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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 Towanda 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 682 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1989 626 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 631
1990 595 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1991 580 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 561 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 592 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 556 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 570 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 570 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 591 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 586 4 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 586 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 581 0 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 593
2001 605 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 608 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 608 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 602 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 920 12 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 940
2006 897 15 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 921
2007 880 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 900
2008 877 14 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 900
2009 849 13 6 5 1 n/a n/a 2 876
2010 804 12 6 5 0 n/a n/a 1 828
2011 793 11 6 9 0 2 0 0 821
2012 766 9 6 8 0 1 0 0 790
2013 716 9 9 9 1 1 0 0 745
2014 719 8 8 11 0 1 1 0 748
2015 690 8 2 13 0 1 0 0 714
2016 684 10 2 11 0 0 1 0 708
2017 670 11 3 10 2 0 2 0 698
2018 672 10 3 14 1 0 2 0 702
2019 653 7 4 16 0 0 4 0 684
2020 623 8 0 15 0 0 5 0 651
2021 647 7 2 12 0 0 6 0 674
2022 660 11 2 15 1 0 7 0 696
2023 689 11 1 12 0 0 7 0 720

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 Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 45.0 15.2 n/a
1989 631 45.0 14.0 n/a
1990 602 43.0 14.0 0
1991 586 44.0 13.3 n/a
1992 567 42.0 13.5 n/a
1993 595 39.0 15.3 n/a
1994 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
1995 574 38.0 15.1 n/a
1996 574 38.0 15.1 n/a
1997 599 37.0 16.2 n/a
1998 595 34.0 17.5 n/a
1999 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
2000 593 35.0 16.9 28
2001 617 34.5 17.9 21.6
2002 614 38.6 15.9 27.7
2003 614 38.6 15.9 27.7
2004 607 38.6 15.7 27.8
2005 940 55.1 17.1 18.1
2006 921 50.6 18.2 33.6
2007 900 49.9 18.0 36.1
2008 900 51.1 17.6 38.2
2009 876 49.1 17.8 39.1
2010 828 50.8 16.3 38.9
2011 821 49.5 16.5 36.9
2012 790 49.7 15.8 43.8
2013 745 48.7 15.2 42.1
2014 748 46.7 16.0 45.3
2015 714 46.0 15.5 47.8
2016 708 47.0 15.0 53.1
2017 698 46.4 15.0 50
2018 702 44.3 15.8 51.7
2019 684 43.4 15.7 49.7
2020 651 40.2 16.1 51.5
2021 674 40.5 16.6 89.8
2022 696 42.6 16.3 89.4
2023 720 41.7 17.2 89.9

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 Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 45.0 15.2 n/a
1989 631 45.0 14.0 n/a
1990 602 43.0 14.0 0
1991 586 44.0 13.3 n/a
1992 567 42.0 13.5 n/a
1993 595 39.0 15.3 n/a
1994 559 37.0 15.1 n/a
1995 574 38.0 15.1 n/a
1996 574 38.0 15.1 n/a
1997 599 37.0 16.2 n/a
1998 595 34.0 17.5 n/a
1999 594 34.0 17.5 n/a
2000 593 35.0 16.9 28
2001 617 34.5 17.9 21.6
2002 614 38.6 15.9 27.7
2003 614 38.6 15.9 27.7
2004 607 38.6 15.7 27.8
2005 940 55.1 17.1 18.1
2006 921 50.6 18.2 33.6
2007 900 49.9 18.0 36.1
2008 900 51.1 17.6 38.2
2009 876 49.1 17.8 39.1
2010 828 50.8 16.3 38.9
2011 821 49.5 16.5 36.9
2012 790 49.7 15.8 43.8
2013 745 48.7 15.2 42.1
2014 748 46.7 16.0 45.3
2015 714 46.0 15.5 47.8
2016 708 47.0 15.0 53.1
2017 698 46.4 15.0 50
2018 702 44.3 15.8 51.7
2019 684 43.4 15.7 49.7
2020 651 40.2 16.1 51.5
2021 674 40.5 16.6 89.8
2022 696 42.6 16.3 89.4
2023 720 41.7 17.2 89.9

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 Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $113 (0.7%) $17,048 (99.3%) $17,160
2020 $159 (0.9%) $16,992 (99.1%) $17,151
2021 $1,046 (5.2%) $19,069 (94.8%) $20,115
2022 $1,844 (8.8%) $19,148 (91.2%) $20,993

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Towanda 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 483rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 341st of 893 Middle schools
 16%
Ranks 381st of 693 High schoolsRanks 375th of 674 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)43.234.8
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)66.350.4
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)18.528.7
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)53.766.3
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)4449.1
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)60.221.1
 39.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)61.451.8
 9.6%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)72.764.3
 8.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)29.631.6
 2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)53.766.3
 12.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School)5449.8
 4.2%
   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 Students684720
 5.3%
African American711
 57.1%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic1612
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White653689
 5.5%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%89.9%
 40.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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

Elementary : Morrow Elementary School
Elementary : Towanda Area Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 720 students attended Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School.

Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 375th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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