Top Rankings
Jeannette City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 902 students in Jeannette City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Jeannette City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
902 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jeannette City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
15%
14%
% White
59%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
22%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,258 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,873 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,258
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,873
$23,119
Best Jeannette City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Jeannette High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Florida Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District manages 2 public schools serving 902 students.
What is the rank of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District is ranked #424 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeannette City School District?
59% of Jeannette City School District students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jeannette City School District?
Jeannette City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Jeannette City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,873 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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