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Greater Johnstown Sr. High School

222 Central Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Greater Johnstown High School is a public high school in the eastern United States, which is located in between the neighborhoods of Moxham, 8th Ward, and Hornerstown in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school operated by the Greater Johnstown School District.
Serving 856 students in grades 8-12, Greater Johnstown 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greater Johnstown Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Greater Johnstown Sr. High School's student population of 856 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
Black, Columbia blue

School Rankings

Greater Johnstown 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 Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2456 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
5%
36%
33%
55%
23%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
38%
14%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greater Johnstown Sr. High School's ranking?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is ranked #2456 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greater Johnstown Sr. High School often compared to?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
856 students attend Greater Johnstown Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Johnstown Sr. High School?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Johnstown Sr. High School offer ?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Johnstown Sr. High School part of?
Greater Johnstown Sr. High School is part of Greater Johnstown School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 856 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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