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Port Allegany JSHS

20 Oak St, Port Allegany, PA 16743 · (814) 642-2544 · McKean County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL379 STUDENTS
Enrollment
379
High
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 738
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
61
Grade 8
62
Grade 9
69
Grade 10
59
Grade 11
68
Grade 12
60
Student demographics
White
36596%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 16%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 14%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Two+
41%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19451%
Female
18549%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
40.7%
PA avg 51.1% . +1.7pp since 2023
Math
25.0%
PA avg 43.0% . +7.1pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
379
-15 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.7:1
% White
96%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Port Allegany JSHS

Located at 20 Oak St, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, Port Allegany JSHS is a cozy senior high that works with 379 students (grades 7 through 12), run under Port Allegany SD. Compared to the state average of about 738 students per school, that is 49% leaner than typical.

Port Allegany SD runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 887 students. Port Allegany JSHS is one of those campuses.

On the student-mix side, Port Allegany JSHS reports that nearly all students (96%) are White. Compared to McKean County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.2:1. The state averages about 12.8:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (McKean County) shows that median household income runs about $62,905, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across McKean County's 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 5,275 students), Port Allegany JSHS is one campus in the mix.

Port Allegany El Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Port Allegany JSHS.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Over the past 7-year window. Port Allegany JSHS's enrollment has shrank 4% since 2018, when it stood at 394 (now 379).

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

McKean County at a glance

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Population
39,904
Census ACS
Median income
$62,905
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
5,275 students

Quick facts

School name
Port Allegany JSHS
District
Port Allegany SD
Address
20 Oak St, Port Allegany, PA 16743
Phone
(814) 642-2544
County
McKean County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
379
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
421953003111
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Port Allegany JSHS
How many students attend Port Allegany JSHS?
Port Allegany JSHS enrolls approximately 379 students in grades 07-12.
Is Port Allegany JSHS an elementary, middle, or high school?
Port Allegany JSHS is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Port Allegany JSHS have?
Port Allegany JSHS employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Port Allegany JSHS?
Student demographics at Port Allegany JSHS are roughly 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Port Allegany JSHS public or private?
Port Allegany JSHS is a public K-12 school, overseen by Port Allegany SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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