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Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS

Turkeyfoot Valley Area SD · Somerset County · 172 Turkeyfoot Rd, Confluence, PA 15424.0

(814)395-3621

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4/10
#417
Rank 417 out of 625
Top 67%
English Language Arts2/10 · #512 · 19th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #282 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the scenic Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania, Turkeyfoot Valley Area JSHS serves the tight-knit community of Confluence, where the Youghiogheny, Casselman, and Laurel Hill Creek rivers famously meet. Math scores land solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, though English scores suggest room for growth — something families considering enrollment may want to factor in when thinking about supplemental support. For outdoorsy families drawn to a slower pace of life, rural beauty, and a small school where kids are known by name rather than number, this community-centered school has a certain appeal that statistics alone don't capture.

Student Demographics

33 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
31 (94%)
Hispanic
2 (6%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged21 (64%)
Students with Disabilities7 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

114
Enrollment
11.3
Teachers (FTE)
10.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

96.2%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.

2
AP Courses
offered
3.2%
AP Participation
of students
4
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 Programs1/10 · #632 · 5th percentile

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