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Punxsutawney Area High School

Punxsutawney Area SD · Jefferson County · 500 N Findley Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.0

(814)938-5151

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8/10
#144
Rank 144 out of 625
Top 23%
English Language Arts7/10 · #237 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #94 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #154 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Punxsutawney Area High School sits in the heart of the town famous for its Groundhog Day festivities, but there's a lot more going on here than Punxsutawney Phil — the school consistently punches above its weight academically, particularly in math and science, ranking in the top quarter of Pennsylvania high schools overall. Families in this tight-knit western Pennsylvania community tend to value the small-town feel, where students aren't just a number and school spirit runs deep. If you're drawn to a slower pace of life surrounded by rolling hills and a community that genuinely rallies around its kids, Punxsy is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

282 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
271 (96%)
Multiple Races
6 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged144 (51%)
Students with Disabilities43 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

813
Enrollment
90.9
Teachers (FTE)
8.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

86.4%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.

5
AP Courses
offered
5.9%
AP Participation
of students
49
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 Programs6/10 · #322 · 52nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found