Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 with 339 students in Industry, Pennsylvania, part of the New Brighton Area School District. The school has a higher percentage of white students compared to surrounding schools and outperforms the state average in several key academic areas, but faces challenges in maintaining consistent performance and addressing achievement gaps.

Academically, New Brighton Area High School and Rochester High School lag behind Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School, which scored 66.9% proficient or better on the PSSA English Language Arts exam compared to the state average of 53.8%. However, the school trails higher-performing schools like Blackhawk High School and Beaver Area Senior High School. The school's graduation rates are consistently high, ranging from 88.8% to 98.1% over the past five years.

While Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School's overall performance is strong, it faces challenges in maintaining a consistent ranking, with its statewide position ranging from 56 out of 537 schools in 2020-2021 to 376 out of 674 schools in 2022-2023. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Continued focus on data-driven decision-making and targeted interventions could help the school build on its successes and address its areas of concern.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 216 Engle Rd
       Industry, PA  15052-1602


(724) 643-8500

District: Western Beaver County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,334 Help


Feeder schools for Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Fairview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Compare Details Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 76.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 55.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Western Beaver County 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 (92%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School is $18,334.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School 209th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School 376th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Western Beaver County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Beaver County School District 239th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.08 309th 643 51.9%
2004 63.15 295th 663 55.5%
2005 83.92 95th 687 86.2%
2006 67.73 247th 736 66.4%
2007 74.03 170th 749 77.3%
2008 58.70 369th 753 51.0%
2009 63.43 317th 770 58.8%
2010 60.46 378th 805 53.0%
2011 75.38 183rd 825 77.8%
2012 75.94 187th 834 77.6%
2013 66.36 296th 758 60.9%
2014 78.98 114th 728 84.3%
2016 69.00 273rd 870 68.6%
2017 79.05 156th 877 82.2%
2018 78.59 158th 861 81.6%
2019 73.01 224th 891 74.9%
2021 79.59 116th 797 85.4%
2022 75.83 179th 883 79.7%
2023 74.03 209th 893 76.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.57 51st 874 94.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.51 244th 681 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.02 304th 583 47.9%
2004 48.20 352nd 590 40.3%
2005 52.85 337th 593 43.2%
2006 20.21 534th 604 11.6%
2007 58.20 311th 615 49.4%
2008 73.08 140th 621 77.5%
2009 55.76 323rd 632 48.9%
2010 62.87 274th 649 57.8%
2011 63.32 286th 660 56.7%
2012 65.25 259th 664 61.0%
2013 44.76 404th 591 31.6%
2014 65.31 213th 580 63.3%
2015 60.52 341st 680 49.9%
2016 43.90 473rd 677 30.1%
2017 69.57 241st 663 63.7%
2018 67.67 286th 673 57.5%
2019 54.44 392nd 693 43.4%
2021 84.11 56th 537 89.6%
2022 54.63 351st 634 44.6%
2023 50.88 376th 674 44.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.08 181st 652 72.2%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.06 347th 502 30.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.86 390th 577 32.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Western Beaver 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 515 21 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1989 503 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 477 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 487 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1992 489 17 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 493 25 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 492 16 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 534 10 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 534 10 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 517 11 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 545 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 537 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2000 495 8 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 470 20 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 456 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 456 18 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 440 26 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 428 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 418 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 410 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 374 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 391
2009 382 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 397
2010 367 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 381
2011 437 3 1 0 0 0 12 0 453
2012 412 2 1 0 0 0 8 0 423
2013 409 2 1 1 0 0 8 0 421
2014 393 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 401
2015 364 1 0 1 8 4 6 0 384
2016 367 3 0 1 20 4 8 0 403
2017 329 4 0 1 42 3 9 0 388
2018 360 3 1 4 0 2 2 0 372
2019 340 5 1 8 0 2 5 0 361
2020 343 2 1 8 2 1 8 0 365
2021 339 5 2 8 1 1 12 0 368
2022 329 3 0 10 1 0 15 0 358
2023 312 2 0 9 0 0 16 0 339

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 Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 34.0 15.8 n/a
1989 514 34.0 15.1 n/a
1990 494 34.0 14.5 0
1991 506 34.5 14.6 n/a
1992 509 34.0 14.9 n/a
1993 524 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1995 551 31.5 17.5 n/a
1996 551 31.5 17.5 n/a
1997 533 31.5 16.9 n/a
1998 558 32.0 17.4 n/a
1999 551 33.0 16.7 n/a
2000 509 33.5 15.2 21.2
2001 497 33.0 15.1 25.2
2002 478 40.5 11.8 24.9
2003 478 40.5 11.8 24.9
2004 466 41.5 11.2 24.2
2005 464 44.5 10.4 25.6
2006 461 43.5 10.6 36.7
2007 443 42.0 10.5 35.7
2008 391 37.0 10.6 37.2
2009 397 37.0 10.7 39.2
2010 381 37.0 10.3 36.3
2011 453 38.0 11.9 35.1
2012 423 34.9 12.0 31.9
2013 421 34.9 12.0 32.5
2014 401 32.2 12.4 36.9
2015 384 31.0 12.3 39.8
2016 403 32.0 12.5 42.7
2017 388 32.6 11.9 35.6
2018 372 33.1 11.2 36
2019 361 33.1 10.9 33
2020 365 33.1 11.0 32.1
2021 368 33.1 11.1 26.6
2022 358 32.0 11.1 36
2023 339 32.0 10.5 44

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 Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 539 34.0 15.8 n/a
1989 514 34.0 15.1 n/a
1990 494 34.0 14.5 0
1991 506 34.5 14.6 n/a
1992 509 34.0 14.9 n/a
1993 524 30.0 17.5 n/a
1994 513 30.0 17.1 n/a
1995 551 31.5 17.5 n/a
1996 551 31.5 17.5 n/a
1997 533 31.5 16.9 n/a
1998 558 32.0 17.4 n/a
1999 551 33.0 16.7 n/a
2000 509 33.5 15.2 21.2
2001 497 33.0 15.1 25.2
2002 478 40.5 11.8 24.9
2003 478 40.5 11.8 24.9
2004 466 41.5 11.2 24.2
2005 464 44.5 10.4 25.6
2006 461 43.5 10.6 36.7
2007 443 42.0 10.5 35.7
2008 391 37.0 10.6 37.2
2009 397 37.0 10.7 39.2
2010 381 37.0 10.3 36.3
2011 453 38.0 11.9 35.1
2012 423 34.9 12.0 31.9
2013 421 34.9 12.0 32.5
2014 401 32.2 12.4 36.9
2015 384 31.0 12.3 39.8
2016 403 32.0 12.5 42.7
2017 388 32.6 11.9 35.6
2018 372 33.1 11.2 36
2019 361 33.1 10.9 33
2020 365 33.1 11.0 32.1
2021 368 33.1 11.1 26.6
2022 358 32.0 11.1 36
2023 339 32.0 10.5 44

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 Western Beaver County 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%) $19,243 (100.0%) $19,243
2020 $00 (0.0%) $20,285 (100.0%) $20,285
2021 $596 (3.4%) $17,173 (96.6%) $17,769
2022 $389 (2.1%) $17,945 (97.9%) $18,334

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Beaver 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 224th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 209th of 893 Middle schools
 1.7%
Ranks 392nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 376th of 674 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)6554.6
 10.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)6581.8
 16.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)5043.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)6456.4
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)43.828.3
 15.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)66.758.5
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)57.262.2
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)58.827.7
 31.1%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)60.836.7
 24.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)72.575
 2.5%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)52.241.2
 11%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)66.758.5
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School)61.966.9
 5%
   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 Students361339
 6.1%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White340312
 8.2%
Two or More Races516
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%44%
 11%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School

Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School ranks 376th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School.

Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairview Elementary School

Students at Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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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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