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High Schools

South Williamsport Area JSHS

South Williamsport Area SD · Lycoming County · 700 Percy St, South Williamsport, PA 17702.0

(570)326-2684

3/10
#470
Rank 470 out of 625
Top 75%
English Language Arts3/10 · #463 · 26th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #458 · 27th percentile
Science3/10 · #447 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Williamsport sits just across the Susquehanna River from the city of Williamsport, offering a small-borough feel with easy access to a larger urban center — home to the famous Little League World Series and a modest but tight-knit community. South Williamsport Area JSHS serves a working-class area where families tend to be deeply rooted in the region, and academics here sit in the lower quarter statewide, so families with strong academic priorities may want to weigh their options or look into supplemental support. That said, for families who value community connection and a quieter, small-town upbringing along the river valley, it can be a comfortable place to grow up.

Student Demographics

164 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
146 (89%)
Multiple Races
8 (5%)
African American
6 (4%)
Hispanic
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged88 (54%)
Students with Disabilities27 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

549
Enrollment
37.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.6%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.

6
AP Courses
offered
3.8%
AP Participation
of students
19
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 Programs7/10 · #229 · 66th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found