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Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School

701 Cemetery St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 686 students in grades 9-12, Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1095 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
65-69%
36%
≥50%
55%
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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 Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School is ranked #1095 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montoursville Area Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School?
686 students attend Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School?
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School offer ?
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School part of?
Jersey Shore Area Sr. High School is part of Jersey Shore Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 686 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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