Punxsutawney Area High School

Punxsutawney Area High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
500 N Findley St,  Punxsutawney, PA
Punxsutawney Area School District
3.5
810 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
21
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
49.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13%
State Average
15.6%
Science
21.8%
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
283:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
94.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic
1.9%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 103 Students
Penn State 62 Students
PennWest Clarion 43 Students
University of Pittsburgh 37 Students
Slippery Rock University 31 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 30 Students
Penn State Dubois 25 Students
Duquesne University 24 Students
Mount Aloysius College 21 Students
Saint Francis University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 15 Students
Physical Therapy 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Criminology 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Radiologic Technician 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 109 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/2/2022
I have had an overall great experience during my time in Punxsutawney High School. Teachers are friendly and willing to help. You are treated as a individual not just a number. I feel comfortable going to any of my teachers for support.
5.0 Freshman
2/22/2021
I love this school because the education is great! I have made so many of my life long friends there and I can for sure say most of the teachers are amazing too!!
4.0 Senior
2/5/2021
Overall, I had no trouble in this school and loved all the teachers. The only thing that would make the school better is if they included more student choice when it comes to classwork.

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Punxsutawney Area High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Punxsutawney, PA, in the Punxsutawney neighborhood, and is served by the Punxsutawney Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 810 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 50% are proficient in reading. Punxsutawney Area High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $149,531. Discover additional schools in the area, like Punxsutawney Christian School, Countryside Christian Academy, Soldier Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Punxsutawney has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Punxsutawney Area High School.

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