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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

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