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North Schuylkill JSHS

North Schuylkill SD · Schuylkill County · 15 Academy Lane Route 61, Ashland, PA 17921.0

(570)874-0495

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3/10
#441
Rank 441 out of 625
Top 70%
English Language Arts4/10 · #379 · 40th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #429 · 32nd percentile
Science3/10 · #480 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Schuylkill JSHS serves the small coal region community of Ashland, tucked into the hills of Schuylkill County where tight-knit town pride runs deep. The school draws from a rural working-class area where community connection tends to matter more than academic competition, making it a comfortable fit for families who value a close, familiar school environment over a high-pressure one. English scores show some relative strength, and families who engage actively with their kids' education will find a school where teachers tend to know students by name.

Student Demographics

323 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
268 (83%)
Hispanic
33 (10%)
African American
11 (3%)
Multiple Races
10 (3%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged194 (60%)
Students with Disabilities55 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,003
Enrollment
65.8
Teachers (FTE)
15.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93.2%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
5.4%
AP Participation
of students
54
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 · #581 · 12th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found