Serving 269 students in grades 6-12, Saltsburg Middle School High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saltsburg Middle School High School?
The graduation rate of Saltsburg Middle School High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saltsburg Middle School High School?
269 students attend Saltsburg Middle School High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Saltsburg Middle School High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saltsburg Middle School High School?
Saltsburg Middle School High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Saltsburg Middle School High School offer ?
Saltsburg Middle School High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saltsburg Middle School High School part of?
Saltsburg Middle School High School is part of Blairsville-Saltsburg School District.
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