Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
1000 Avella Rd,  Avella, PA
Cross Creek Township Neighborhood
Avella Area School District
3.0
3.9
229 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
560
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
2.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
10.3%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
251:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
98.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
West Virginia University 25 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 25 Students
University of Pittsburgh 24 Students
Duquesne University 23 Students
West Liberty University 21 Students
Penn State 20 Students
Waynesburg University 18 Students
Washington & Jefferson College 16 Students
Slippery Rock University 15 Students
PennWest California 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 13 Students
Business 11 Students
Biology 8 Students
Nursing 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Veterinary Sciences 5 Students
Mathematics 5 Students
Pre-Law Studies 4 Students
Accounting 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 45 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2023
During my time in High School the teachers have always been helpful and caring. The faculty will go out of their way to help a student reach their goals however considering the size of our school the sports teams are quite dreadful. The only real negative of this high school is our sports teams however it isn't the players fault as we have a very limited amount of players.
2.0 NicheUser
1/23/2015
The school district tries with the resources they have. I feel parents go above and beyond to try to let kids have a good experience.
2.0 NicheUser
7/3/2014
The teachers are underpaid which leads them to have and "I don't care" attitude. We taught each other, got into group tutoring sessions to review for a test.
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3.9 12 Reviews
5.0 other
9/19/2016
As an alum from this school I know from personal experience that the small classroom sizes help the teacher make the one-on-one connections better. This helps the students learn and if there is a problem academically or personally the teachers will help the student the best that they can. The school...
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5.0 other
9/18/2016
I graduated from Avella school went on to college Had great job. My two children graduated from Avella. Went to college and now have great responsible jobs Never had any diffculity getting into college or getting a good education from Avella. And this happened from 1945 to 1982. And now I know other...
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5.0 other
9/18/2016
I have three children that attend avella from ages 11,9 and 6 they all love avella. The staff are all awesome. If a problem arises it is brought to our attention and dealt with. My oldest son started out needing an iep which helped him a great deal so much he no longer needs one. Keep up the great w...
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5.0 other
9/18/2016
Great teachers and staff! Smaller class sizes allow for more one on one teaching. Smaller size also allows for kids to be in more organizations and clubs.
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