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Fort Cherry JSHS

Fort Cherry SD · Washington County · 110 Fort Cherry Road, Mc Donald, PA 15057.0

(724)796-1551

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6/10
#300
Rank 300 out of 625
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #258 · 59th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #396 · 37th percentile
Science7/10 · #218 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Fort Cherry JSHS sits in the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania's Washington County, serving the small borough of McDonald and its surrounding communities — the kind of tight-knit area where school spirit runs deep and kids tend to know their teachers well. The school shows particular strength in English and Science, making it a solid fit for families who value a well-rounded education in a rural setting without the chaos of a larger district. If you're drawn to a slower pace of life with easy access to Pittsburgh just 20 miles up the road, Fort Cherry offers a genuine small-town school experience that's hard to replicate elsewhere.

Student Demographics

140 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
123 (88%)
Multiple Races
12 (9%)
African American
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged70 (50%)
Students with Disabilities35 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

457
Enrollment
36.9
Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.8%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
11.1%
AP Participation
of students
50
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 Programs2/10 · #561 · 16th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found