Is West Branch Area High School a good school?

West Branch Area High School ranks 260 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Branch Area High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended West Branch Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Branch Area High School?

Students at West Branch Area High School are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into West Branch Area High School?

West Branch Area High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Branch Area Elementary School

West Branch Area High School

Summary:

West Branch Area High School is a public high school located in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, serving 314 students in grades 9-12 as part of the West Branch Area School District. The school has shown fluctuating academic performance, with strong proficiency in Literature but more mixed results in Algebra I and Biology. However, West Branch Area High School has excelled in serving its low-income student population, ranking in the top 61 out of 664 Pennsylvania high schools in this category for the 2023-2024 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School and Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School, West Branch Area High School has generally outperformed them on Keystone Exam proficiency rates, particularly in Literature. However, Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School has shown stronger performance on PSSA exams for 7th and 8th grade students in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Despite these strengths, West Branch Area High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 131 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 to 260 out of 686 in 2023-2024.

Overall, West Branch Area High School has demonstrated notable strengths in serving its low-income student population and maintaining high graduation and low dropout rates. However, the school's fluctuating academic performance and declining statewide ranking suggest the need for continued focus on improving student outcomes across all subject areas and student subgroups to ensure the school remains competitive among other high schools in Pennsylvania.

Detail:

Public 9-12

444 Allport Cutoff
Morrisdale, PA 16858

(814) 345-5615

District: West Branch Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,593

Feeder schools for West Branch Area High School:

Elementary:

West Branch Area Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Branch Area High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.48. (See more...)

Compare Details West Branch Area High School ranks better than 62.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Branch Area High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (94%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Branch Area High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare West Branch Area High School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Branch Area High School is $27,593.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Branch Area High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Area High School 260^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Branch Area High School in the ranking list.)

West Branch Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Branch Area School District 349^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	33.98	493^rd	643	23.3%
2004	55.00	365^th	663	44.9%
2005	45.13	454^th	687	33.9%
2006	31.45	575^th	736	21.9%
2007	31.98	585^th	749	21.9%
2008	44.43	511^th	753	32.1%
2009	47.63	502^nd	770	34.8%
2010	44.85	550^th	805	31.7%
2011	40.12	594^th	825	28.0%
2012	49.00	532^nd	834	36.2%
2013	32.86	577^th	758	23.9%
2014	43.27	487^th	728	33.1%
2015	36.37	552^nd	835	33.9%
2016	41.08	549^th	870	36.9%
2017	42.22	535^th	877	39.0%
2018	44.39	521^st	861	39.5%
2019	47.48	508^th	891	43.0%

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

Rank History for West Branch Area High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.38	220^th	583	62.3%
2004	41.12	408^th	590	30.8%
2005	65.01	222^nd	593	62.6%
2006	61.13	271^st	604	55.1%
2007	49.60	389^th	615	36.7%
2008	58.18	309^th	621	50.2%
2009	39.28	473^rd	632	25.2%
2010	33.67	514^th	649	20.8%
2011	59.12	328^th	660	50.3%
2012	56.26	359^th	664	45.9%
2013	31.97	476^th	591	19.5%
2014	38.11	426^th	580	26.6%
2015	46.91	446^th	680	34.4%
2016	38.24	499^th	677	26.3%
2017	39.73	477^th	663	28.1%
2018	47.94	450^th	673	33.1%
2019	48.82	441^st	693	36.4%
2021	48.79	349^th	537	35.0%
2022	47.08	408^th	634	35.6%
2023	77.76	131^st	674	80.6%
2024	63.13	260^th	686	62.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.12	40^th	652	93.9%
2024	86.18	61^st	664	90.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.64	446^th	665	32.9%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.79	270^th	502	46.2%
2024	69.55	108^th	513	78.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.82	106^th	662	84.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at West Branch Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.92	179^th	577	69.0%
2024	49.64	312^th	595	47.6%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Branch Area High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	688	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1989	641	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1990	631	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	631
1991	619	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	620
1992	620	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1993	609	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1994	618	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1995	607	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1996	607	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	608
1997	588	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1998	598	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
1999	626	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2000	594	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
2001	619	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2002	639	3	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	650
2003	639	3	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	650
2004	626	3	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	639
2005	629	4	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	644
2006	715	5	0	3	10	n/a	n/a	0	733
2007	619	5	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	633
2008	645	6	0	4	7	n/a	n/a	0	662
2009	619	4	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	634
2010	614	5	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	2	630
2011	573	5	0	6	3	0	0	0	587
2012	570	5	2	4	4	0	1	0	586
2013	540	2	0	5	2	0	0	0	549
2014	549	0	0	7	2	0	0	0	558
2015	511	0	0	7	1	0	0	0	519
2016	494	1	0	4	3	0	0	0	502
2017	491	2	0	4	5	0	0	0	502
2018	473	2	0	5	5	0	4	0	489
2019	481	3	1	5	4	0	5	0	499
2020	279	2	0	3	4	0	7	0	295
2021	311	3	1	4	4	0	4	0	327
2022	303	1	1	5	3	0	9	0	322
2023	299	1	1	7	2	0	4	0	314
2024	298	2	1	6	3	0	7	0	317

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Branch Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	41.0	16.7	n/a
1989	642	39.0	16.4	n/a
1990	631	35.0	18.0	0
1991	620	37.0	16.7	n/a
1992	621	38.0	16.3	n/a
1993	611	35.0	17.5	n/a
1994	619	37.0	16.7	n/a
1995	608	38.0	16.0	n/a
1996	608	38.0	16.0	n/a
1997	589	38.0	15.5	n/a
1998	599	37.0	16.2	n/a
1999	628	37.0	17.0	n/a
2000	598	37.6	15.9	29.3
2001	626	38.0	16.5	33.2
2002	650	43.1	15.1	34.5
2003	650	43.1	15.1	34.5
2004	639	43.4	14.7	31.8
2005	644	42.8	15.0	34.8
2006	733	50.0	14.7	44.1
2007	633	41.0	15.4	39.2
2008	662	52.0	12.7	39.9
2009	634	51.0	12.4	45.6
2010	630	47.0	13.4	44.1
2011	587	42.0	13.9	45.8
2012	586	42.0	13.9	43.9
2013	549	38.0	14.4	44.3
2014	558	34.8	16.0	41.9
2015	519	33.0	15.7	40.8
2016	502	34.0	14.7	44.2
2017	502	34.5	14.5	37.5
2018	489	34.1	14.3	38.9
2019	499	34.1	14.6	40.1
2020	295	20.3	14.5	36.3
2021	327	20.5	15.9	36.4
2022	322	20.2	15.9	34.2
2023	314	21.8	14.3	34.1
2024	317	21.3	14.8	99.1

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 West Branch Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	41.0	16.7	n/a
1989	642	39.0	16.4	n/a
1990	631	35.0	18.0	0
1991	620	37.0	16.7	n/a
1992	621	38.0	16.3	n/a
1993	611	35.0	17.5	n/a
1994	619	37.0	16.7	n/a
1995	608	38.0	16.0	n/a
1996	608	38.0	16.0	n/a
1997	589	38.0	15.5	n/a
1998	599	37.0	16.2	n/a
1999	628	37.0	17.0	n/a
2000	598	37.6	15.9	29.3
2001	626	38.0	16.5	33.2
2002	650	43.1	15.1	34.5
2003	650	43.1	15.1	34.5
2004	639	43.4	14.7	31.8
2005	644	42.8	15.0	34.8
2006	733	50.0	14.7	44.1
2007	633	41.0	15.4	39.2
2008	662	52.0	12.7	39.9
2009	634	51.0	12.4	45.6
2010	630	47.0	13.4	44.1
2011	587	42.0	13.9	45.8
2012	586	42.0	13.9	43.9
2013	549	38.0	14.4	44.3
2014	558	34.8	16.0	41.9
2015	519	33.0	15.7	40.8
2016	502	34.0	14.7	44.2
2017	502	34.5	14.5	37.5
2018	489	34.1	14.3	38.9
2019	499	34.1	14.6	40.1
2020	295	20.3	14.5	36.3
2021	327	20.5	15.9	36.4
2022	322	20.2	15.9	34.2
2023	314	21.8	14.3	34.1
2024	317	21.3	14.8	99.1

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 West Branch Area High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$570 (2.9%)	$19,031 (97.1%)	$19,601
2020	$843 (4.2%)	$19,232 (95.8%)	$20,075
2021	$2,464 (10.3%)	$21,458 (89.7%)	$23,922
2022	$3,241 (11.7%)	$24,352 (88.3%)	$27,592

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Branch Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 441^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 131^st of 674 High schools	44.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (West Branch Area High School)	48.5	50.7	2.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Branch Area High School)	68.2	62.6	5.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Branch Area High School)	66.1	72.8	6.7%
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	499	314	37.1%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	481	299	37.8%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	34.1%	6%

Schools Near West Branch Area High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
West Branch Area High School	Public	9-12	444 Allport Cutoff	Morrisdale	16858	Clearfield County	West Branch Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 345-5615	317	21	14.8	99.1%	298 (94.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	63.1	260^th of 686 public high schools	62.1%		77.8	131^st of 674 public high schools	80.6%	129	47.8	49.3	69.6									$27,593	$3,241	$24,352
Philipsburg-Osceola Area High School	Public	9-12	502 Philips St	Philipsburg	16866	Centre County	Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 342-1521	514	41	12.6	45.7%	498 (96.9%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	53.8	358^th of 686 public high schools	47.8%		61	286^th of 674 public high schools	57.6%	72	30.9	55.6	63.9									$21,837	$2,339	$19,497
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	1620 River Road	Clearfield	16830	Clearfield County	Clearfield County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 765-5308	9	19	.4		9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2831 Washington Ave	Clearfield	16830	Clearfield County	Clearfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 765-5511	1,046	81	12.9	100.0%	1,004 (96.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.3%)	33.7	491^st of 686 public high schools	28.4%		73.1	176^th of 674 public high schools	73.9%	315	16.0	41.4	57.1	27.2	25.6	26.4	54.8	54.8	46.2	48.2	47.1	$18,554	$1,326	$17,228
Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4934 Green Acre Rd	Houtzdale	16651	Clearfield County	Moshannon Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 378-7616	366	27	13.8	102.5%	351 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	52.1	368^th of 686 public high schools	46.4%		34.3	489^th of 674 public high schools	27.4%	121	45.4	47.0	57.6	24.5	27.3	26.0	63.7	63.7	59.2	52.7	55.8	$17,667	$1,455	$16,212
Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 236-1100	432	40	10.8	99.3%	421 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	50.2	387^th of 686 public high schools	43.6%		30.9	503^rd of 674 public high schools	25.4%	116	35.5	48.1	62.8	44.9	53.8	49.1	51.9	51.9	60.3	53.8	57.2	$21,866	$915	$20,952

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