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St Marys Area Senior High School

Saint Marys Area SD · Elk County · 977 S Saint Marys Rd, Saint Marys, PA 15857.0

(814)834-7831

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5/10
#344
Rank 344 out of 625
Top 55%
English Language Arts5/10 · #353 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #357 · 43rd percentile
Science7/10 · #231 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

St. Marys Area Senior High School sits in the heart of Elk County, a quiet corner of north-central Pennsylvania known for its tight-knit community, outdoor recreation, and strong Catholic heritage that still shapes much of the local culture. The school holds its own in science, outpacing a solid majority of Pennsylvania high schools in that subject, making it a reasonable fit for students with an interest in the natural sciences or hands-on learning. Families drawn to small-town life — think Friday night football, a genuine sense of community, and room to breathe — will find St. Marys a place where kids are known by name and not just a number.

Student Demographics

120 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
119 (99%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged45 (38%)
Students with Disabilities26 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

572
Enrollment
50.1
Teachers (FTE)
11.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.9%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.

3
AP Courses
offered
4.4%
AP Participation
of students
27
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 Programs4/10 · #406 · 39th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found