Serving 386 students in grades 7-12, Port Allegany Jr. 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Port Allegany Jr. 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 Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2106 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
95%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2106 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smethport Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School?
386 students attend Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School?
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Port Allegany Jr. Sr. High School is part of Port Allegany School District.
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