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North Penn Junior Senior High School (Closed 2015)

300 Morris St
Blossburg, PA 16912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 243 students in grades 7-12, North Penn Junior Senior 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 was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(13-14)
70-74%
72%
(13-14)
65-69%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
(12-13)
80-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Penn Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Penn Junior Senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 85%.
How many students attend North Penn Junior Senior High School?
243 students attend North Penn Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of North Penn Junior Senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Penn Junior Senior High School?
North Penn Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Penn Junior Senior High School offer ?
North Penn Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Penn Junior Senior High School part of?
North Penn Junior Senior High School is part of Southern Tioga School District.

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