Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located near the village of Hyde, Pennsylvania. Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School serves students from most of central and north central Clearfield County. The school's mascot is the bison, modeled after the American Bison.
Serving 1,046 students in grades 7-12, Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2091 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Benny The Bison, Modeled After The American Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2091 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curwensville Area Jr. Sr. High School, Dubois Area Sr. High School, West Branch Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
1,046 students attend Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Clearfield Area School District.
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