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High Schools

Octorara Area JSHS

Octorara Area SD · Chester County · 226 Highland Rd, Atglen, PA 19310.0

(610)593-8223

3/10
#443
Rank 443 out of 625
Top 71%
English Language Arts3/10 · #466 · 26th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #378 · 40th percentile
Science3/10 · #439 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Octorara Area JSHS sits in Atglen, a small borough tucked into the rolling farmland of western Chester County — the kind of place where you're as likely to see a horse-drawn buggy as a pickup truck, given its proximity to Lancaster County's Amish communities. The school serves a rural, tight-knit district where sports, agriculture programs, and community ties tend to be central to student life. Families who value a smaller-school feel and a slower-paced, rural Pennsylvania setting over suburban convenience will find this corner of Chester County has a character all its own.

Student Demographics

170 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
118 (69%)
Hispanic
31 (18%)
African American
15 (9%)
Multiple Races
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners7 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged78 (46%)
Students with Disabilities19 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

711
Enrollment
58.6
Teachers (FTE)
12.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

90.5%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.

10
AP Courses
offered
11.8%
AP Participation
of students
126
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

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found