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Portage Area JSHS

Portage Area SD · Cambria County · 85 Mountain Ave, Portage, PA 15946.0

(814)736-9636

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6/10
#255
Rank 255 out of 625
Top 41%
English Language Arts6/10 · #308 · 51st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #216 · 66th percentile
Science7/10 · #221 · 64th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Portage Area JSHS sits in a small Appalachian town in Cambria County, where the tight-knit community feel of a rural Pennsylvania borough carries right into the school building. Math and science scores trend above the state midpoint, making it a reasonable fit for families who value STEM learning in a smaller, more personal environment where students aren't just faces in a crowd. If you're drawn to the slower pace and close community bonds that come with mountain-town living — and want a school where teachers genuinely know your kid — Portage is worth a close look.

Student Demographics

113 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
106 (94%)
Multiple Races
4 (4%)
Hispanic
3 (3%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged51 (45%)
Students with Disabilities20 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

339
Enrollment
30.1
Teachers (FTE)
11.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

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 Programs3/10 · #485 · 27th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found