Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, Blairsville Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blairsville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Blairsville Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blairsville Senior High School?
264 students attend Blairsville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blairsville Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blairsville Senior High School?
Blairsville Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blairsville Senior High School offer ?
Blairsville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blairsville Senior High School part of?
Blairsville Senior High School is part of River Valley School District.
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