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Smethport Area JSHS

Smethport Area SD · McKean County · 412 S Mechanic St, Smethport, PA 16749.0

(814)887-5545

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4/10
#386
Rank 386 out of 625
Top 62%
English Language Arts4/10 · #436 · 31st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #317 · 49th percentile
Science5/10 · #346 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Smethport Area JSHS sits in the quiet, wooded hills of McKean County in northwestern Pennsylvania, a region that feels genuinely off the beaten path in the best way — tight-knit, outdoorsy, and unhurried. The school serves a small community where students tend to know their teachers well, and math and science scores show some real strength relative to the school's size and rural setting. Families who value small-town life, outdoor recreation in the Allegheny Highlands, and a close community over big-city amenities will find Smethport a comfortable, grounded place to raise kids.

Student Demographics

97 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
94 (97%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged47 (48%)
Students with Disabilities10 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

348
Enrollment
39.6
Teachers (FTE)
8.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

91.7%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.

4
AP Courses
offered
4.7%
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 Programs3/10 · #501 · 25th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found