Armstrong School District

Summary:

The Armstrong School District in Pennsylvania consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is ranked 203 out of 606 school districts in the state and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School is ranked 133 out of 681 Pennsylvania high schools and has a 4 out of 5 star rating, with a high graduation rate and low dropout rate. Additionally, Dayton Elementary School and Shannock Valley Elementary School are standout elementary schools, consistently performing above district and state averages on various academic assessments.

While the district's overall academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, there is some variation in performance among the schools. The district faces socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the district's investment in resources, such as small class sizes, suggests a commitment to supporting student success. By identifying and replicating the best practices of the top-performing schools, the Armstrong School District has the potential to further improve its academic outcomes and provide a well-rounded education for all its students.

District Detail

181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201-7025

(724) 548-7200

SchoolDigger Rank:
203^rd of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 4,240

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	178 Wolf Drive	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 783-7040	526	50	10.4	106.1%	514 (97.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	78.8	133^rd of 681 public high schools	80.5%		84.8	82^nd of 686 public high schools	88.0%	51	61.0	64.4	71.2					33.3	18.9	26.6					54.6	76.8	65.1	$24,238	$881	$23,357
Dayton Elementary School	Public	K-6	175 E. Grant Avenue	Dayton	16222	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 257-8816	194	17	11.3	100.0%	190 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	69.3	483^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	68.0%		73.8	422^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	72.3%	61				67.8	61.1	53.7	50.0			58.0	60.7	55.6	48.8	55.0			54.2	$20,841	$1,368	$19,473
West Hills Primary School	Public	K-3	181 Heritage Park Drive	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 548-7651	522	43	12.0	102.9%	500 (95.8%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)								(n/a)				68.6						68.6	51.1						51.1	$18,337	$1,790	$16,546
West Hills Intermediate School	Public	4-6	175 Heritage Park Drive	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 543-1121	424	37	11.3	102.8%	402 (94.8%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)								(n/a)					55.9	28.7	55.0			47.5		44.4	26.1	57.8			43.9	$18,531	$1,699	$16,833
Lenape Elementary School	Public	K-6	2300 Center Ave	Ford City	16226	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 763-5299	691	49	14.0	100.7%	654 (94.6%)	11 (1.6%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	46	878^th of 1511 public elementary schools	41.9%		45.3	938^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.5%	60				29.2	58.1	39.5	53.9			45.9	27.8	41.9	40.7	46.1			39.4	$18,227	$1,769	$16,458
Elderton Elementary School	Public	K-6	239 S. Lytle Street	Elderton	15736	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 354-2131	199	19	10.5	104.0%	189 (95.0%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	60.3	647^th of 1511 public elementary schools	57.2%		59.6	719^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.9%	72				61.6	60.8	66.7	55.0			60.7	38.5	53.6	39.4	40.0			42.5	$21,487	$1,238	$20,250
Shannock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Cowanshannock Avenue	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 783-6991	310	27	11.4	108.4%	310 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.9	579^th of 1511 public elementary schools	61.7%		70	493^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	67.7%	86				68.3	57.9	43.9	47.7			54.3	65.9	47.4	46.3	52.3			53.0	$18,137	$1,424	$16,712
Armstrong Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	300 Buffington Dr	Kittanning	16201	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 548-7600	1,374	115	11.9	109.8%	1,320 (96.1%)	24 (1.7%)	15 (1.1%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.5%)	75.4	159^th of 681 public high schools	76.7%		79.9	114^th of 686 public high schools	83.4%	45	52.2	69.8	69.2					38.1	35.2	36.6					45.1	58.3	51.5	$19,536	$932	$18,604

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Marion Center Area School District	10.79 mi	3	304^th
Indiana Area School District	12.71 mi	6	84^th
Indiana County Technology Center	12.87 mi	1
Lenape Technical School	13.25 mi	1	461^st
Redbank Valley School District	14.74 mi	3	301^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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