Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, West Branch Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
West Branch Area 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 West Branch Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Branch Area High School?
The graduation rate of West Branch Area High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Branch Area High School?
314 students attend West Branch Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Branch Area High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Branch Area High School?
West Branch Area High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Branch Area High School offer ?
West Branch Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Branch Area High School part of?
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