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Avella Area JSHS

Avella Area SD · Washington County · 1000 Avella Rd, Avella, PA 15312.0

(724)356-2218

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6/10
#310
Rank 310 out of 625
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #350 · 44th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #302 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #278 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the rolling hills of Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, Avella Area Junior-Senior High School serves a small, tight-knit rural community where everyone tends to know everyone. It sits right around the middle of the pack statewide, offering a solid, well-rounded education with particular strength in math and science — a good fit for families who value a close community feel over a large-school environment. Life in Avella moves at a quieter pace, and for families drawn to small-town Western Pennsylvania living with easy access to Pittsburgh, this school reflects that grounded, community-first character.

Student Demographics

66 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
62 (94%)
Multiple Races
3 (5%)
Hispanic
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged30 (45%)
Students with Disabilities13 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

228
Enrollment
24.6
Teachers (FTE)
9.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

97.3%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
10.6%
AP Participation
of students
24
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #608 · 8th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found