West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Public 7-12

 178 Wolf Drive
       Rural Valley, PA  16249-9720


(724) 783-7040

District: Armstrong School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,615 Help


Feeder schools for West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Dayton Elementary School
    Elderton Elementary School
    Shannock Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Hispanic:
1.3%
Asian:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 63.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 93.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.41. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), Hispanic (1.3%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School is $27,615.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School 327th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School 42nd of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 181st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.12 463rd 643 28.0%
2004 26.95 540th 663 18.6%
2005 49.90 424th 687 38.3%
2006 66.32 267th 736 63.7%
2007 64.47 294th 749 60.7%
2008 60.84 342nd 753 54.6%
2009 69.31 236th 770 69.4%
2010 53.45 469th 805 41.7%
2011 59.79 400th 825 51.5%
2012 65.03 343rd 834 58.9%
2013 56.71 410th 758 45.9%
2014 44.85 467th 728 35.9%
2015 56.91 378th 835 54.7%
2016 55.32 427th 870 50.9%
2017 61.67 344th 877 60.8%
2018 55.43 424th 861 50.8%
2019 72.01 237th 891 73.4%
2021 61.75 293rd 797 63.2%
2022 63.64 313th 883 64.6%
2023 62.07 327th 893 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.42 242nd 874 72.3%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.45 189th 660 71.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.28 364th 681 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.30 431st 583 26.1%
2004 77.77 126th 590 78.6%
2005 68.38 193rd 593 67.5%
2006 54.24 339th 604 43.9%
2007 62.91 265th 615 56.9%
2008 47.98 394th 621 36.6%
2009 77.47 111th 632 82.4%
2010 54.73 350th 649 46.1%
2011 67.77 236th 660 64.2%
2012 60.96 310th 664 53.3%
2013 60.43 250th 591 57.7%
2014 77.87 91st 580 84.3%
2015 75.64 154th 680 77.4%
2016 80.16 103rd 677 84.8%
2017 72.66 208th 663 68.6%
2018 83.41 67th 673 90.0%
2019 80.10 118th 693 83.0%
2021 88.56 23rd 537 95.7%
2022 77.84 133rd 634 79.0%
2023 89.41 42nd 674 93.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.10 58th 652 91.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.93 57th 577 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 649 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2002 643 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2003 643 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2004 650 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2005 650 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 646 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 645 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 606 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 593 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2010 758 5 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2011 571 5 0 4 3 0 1 0 584
2012 532 5 1 2 4 0 1 0 545
2013 709 6 1 1 4 0 1 0 722
2014 708 2 2 1 1 0 1 0 715
2015 663 2 3 2 0 0 1 0 671
2016 578 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 585
2017 608 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 616
2018 580 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 590
2019 604 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 613
2020 599 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 609
2021 581 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 593
2022 520 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 529
2023 513 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 654 45.0 14.5 0
2002 645 43.6 14.8 39.1
2003 645 43.6 14.8 39.1
2004 650 45.5 14.3 0
2005 652 46.0 14.2 38.7
2006 647 50.3 12.9 51.8
2007 650 52.3 12.4 42.6
2008 613 49.1 12.5 44.9
2009 599 48.3 12.4 41.1
2010 769 56.9 13.5 38.8
2011 584 53.4 10.9 42
2012 545 47.5 11.4 45
2013 722 56.6 12.7 39.3
2014 715 55.8 12.8 38.2
2015 671 55.0 12.2 38.9
2016 585 56.0 10.4 40.2
2017 616 54.6 11.2 41.7
2018 590 55.2 10.6 40.5
2019 613 53.2 11.5 41.6
2020 609 52.3 11.6 53.9
2021 593 52.6 11.2 53.1
2022 529 52.3 10.1 41.4
2023 524 50.0 10.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 654 45.0 14.5 0
2002 645 43.6 14.8 39.1
2003 645 43.6 14.8 39.1
2004 650 45.5 14.3 0
2005 652 46.0 14.2 38.7
2006 647 50.3 12.9 51.8
2007 650 52.3 12.4 42.6
2008 613 49.1 12.5 44.9
2009 599 48.3 12.4 41.1
2010 769 56.9 13.5 38.8
2011 584 53.4 10.9 42
2012 545 47.5 11.4 45
2013 722 56.6 12.7 39.3
2014 715 55.8 12.8 38.2
2015 671 55.0 12.2 38.9
2016 585 56.0 10.4 40.2
2017 616 54.6 11.2 41.7
2018 590 55.2 10.6 40.5
2019 613 53.2 11.5 41.6
2020 609 52.3 11.6 53.9
2021 593 52.6 11.2 53.1
2022 529 52.3 10.1 41.4
2023 524 50.0 10.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,307 (5.0%) $24,922 (95.0%) $26,229
2020 $999 (3.8%) $25,101 (96.2%) $26,100
2021 $3,215 (11.2%) $25,556 (88.8%) $28,772
2022 $3,898 (14.1%) $23,717 (85.9%) $27,615

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 237th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 327th of 893 Middle schools
 10%
Ranks 118th of 693 High schoolsRanks 42nd of 674 High schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)45.624.4
 21.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)71.961.2
 10.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)28.417.1
 11.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)68.764.7
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)67.774.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)85.352
 33.3%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)7574.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)83.386.5
 3.2%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)37.821.3
 16.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)68.764.7
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School)7066.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students613524
 14.5%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic17
 600%
Pacific Islander00
White604513
 15.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%100%
 58.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dayton Elementary School
Elementary : Elderton Elementary School
Elementary : Shannock Valley Elementary School

Yes. West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School ranks in the top 6.2% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School.

Students at West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.


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