Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1069 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Cherry Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School?
229 students attend Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
