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St. Marys Area Sr. High School vs. Ridgway Area High School

Should you attend St. Marys Area Sr. High School or Ridgway Area High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
St. Marys Area Sr. High School
977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ridgway Area High School
1403 Hill St
Ridgway, PA 15853
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Ridgway Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 576 students in grades 9-12, St. Marys Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Ridgway Area High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
576 students
215 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at St. Marys Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ridgway Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at St. Marys Area Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ridgway Area High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at St. Marys Area Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ridgway Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Area Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Marys Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ridgway Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ridgway Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1097 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#453 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of St. Marys Area Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ridgway Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Top 5% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Marys Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgway Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in PA)
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Marys Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgway Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at St. Marys Area Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ridgway Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of St. Marys Area Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ridgway Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of St. Marys Area Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ridgway Area High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
131
56
Grade 10 Students
140
54
Grade 11 Students
164
56
Grade 12 Students
141
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Marys Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ridgway Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ridgway Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Marys Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ridgway Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ridgway Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Marys Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ridgway Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ridgway Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
97%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Marys Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ridgway Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ridgway Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Marys Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ridgway Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ridgway Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of St. Marys Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ridgway Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ridgway Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at St. Marys Area Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Marys Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ridgway Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ridgway Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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