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North Star High School

North Star SD · Somerset County · 400 Ohio St, Boswell, PA 15531.0

(814)629-6651

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3/10
#439
Rank 439 out of 625
Top 70%
English Language Arts4/10 · #405 · 36th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #488 · 22nd percentile
Science6/10 · #307 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Star High School serves the quiet, rural communities of Somerset County in southwestern Pennsylvania, where small-town life and tight-knit community bonds are very much a part of the culture. The school shows some strength in science relative to its other subjects, which could be a draw for families with students interested in that direction, though overall academic performance sits in the lower-middle range for the state. Families who value a close community feel over competitive academic rankings, and who are drawn to the slower pace and outdoor lifestyle of the Laurel Highlands region, will likely find North Star a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

68 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
65 (96%)
Other
3 (4%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged31 (46%)
Students with Disabilities4 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

327
Enrollment
30.5
Teachers (FTE)
10.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.9%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.

2
AP Courses
offered
5%
AP Participation
of students
17
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 · #592 · 11th percentile

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