Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Public 7-12

 1000 Avella Rd
       Avella, PA  15312-2109


(724) 356-2218

District: Avella Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,243 Help


Feeder schools for Avella Area Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Avella Elementary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  227

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.2%
Two or more races:
1.3%
Hispanic:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Compare Details Avella Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Avella Area Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 50.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Avella Area 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 (98.2%), two or more races (1.3%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School is $25,243.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avella Area Junior/Senior High School 298th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Avella Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Avella Area Junior/Senior High School 335th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Avella Area Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Avella Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avella Area School District 287th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.84 432nd 643 32.8%
2004 41.78 466th 663 29.7%
2005 61.65 302nd 687 56.0%
2006 53.83 415th 736 43.6%
2007 54.07 431st 749 42.5%
2008 44.45 510th 753 32.3%
2009 32.71 604th 770 21.6%
2010 44.10 556th 805 30.9%
2011 46.50 547th 825 33.7%
2012 50.83 514th 834 38.4%
2013 69.92 238th 758 68.6%
2014 61.69 322nd 728 55.8%
2015 46.18 487th 835 41.7%
2016 60.94 364th 870 58.2%
2017 66.63 282nd 877 67.8%
2018 70.01 256th 861 70.3%
2019 59.96 391st 891 56.1%
2021 76.50 146th 797 81.7%
2022 74.68 192nd 883 78.3%
2023 65.19 298th 893 66.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.59 434th 874 50.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.17 325th 681 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.05 248th 583 57.5%
2004 52.22 332nd 590 43.7%
2005 18.26 518th 593 12.6%
2006 48.82 382nd 604 36.8%
2007 23.58 527th 615 14.3%
2008 73.02 142nd 621 77.1%
2009 42.30 455th 632 28.0%
2010 37.42 496th 649 23.6%
2011 52.74 390th 660 40.9%
2012 54.64 372nd 664 44.0%
2013 15.59 522nd 591 11.7%
2014 13.74 515th 580 11.2%
2015 69.15 235th 680 65.4%
2016 67.75 262nd 677 61.3%
2017 69.96 236th 663 64.4%
2018 71.71 222nd 673 67.0%
2019 59.96 345th 693 50.2%
2021 66.94 216th 537 59.8%
2022 60.02 293rd 634 53.8%
2023 55.44 335th 674 50.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.25 395th 652 39.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.51 377th 577 34.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Avella Area 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
1988 401 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1989 400 4 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 390 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1991 396 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 407 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 404 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 409 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1995 400 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 400 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 396 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 379 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 359 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 352 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 360 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 365 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 365 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 350 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 359 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 348 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 332 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 316 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 307 10 0 1 1 n/a n/a 1 320
2010 297 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 308
2011 301 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 311
2012 285 8 0 1 0 0 5 0 299
2013 272 8 0 1 0 0 4 0 285
2014 263 6 0 1 0 0 2 0 272
2015 248 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 256
2016 252 3 0 0 0 0 5 0 260
2017 255 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 261
2018 255 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 261
2019 254 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 258
2020 246 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 249
2021 247 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 250
2022 227 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 229
2023 223 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 227

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 Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.5 14.7 n/a
1989 408 27.5 14.8 n/a
1990 394 27.5 14.3 0
1991 400 28.5 14.0 n/a
1992 413 24.5 16.8 n/a
1993 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
1994 414 23.5 17.6 n/a
1995 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1996 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1997 403 23.8 16.9 n/a
1998 380 23.8 16.0 n/a
1999 361 24.3 14.9 n/a
2000 353 25.3 14.0 28
2001 362 26.8 13.5 21.8
2002 370 26.4 14.0 22.4
2003 370 26.4 14.0 22.4
2004 357 25.0 14.3 24.1
2005 367 26.2 14.0 22.6
2006 357 27.2 13.1 34.5
2007 343 29.2 11.7 27.7
2008 328 26.4 12.4 31.7
2009 320 27.2 11.8 30.7
2010 308 27.2 11.3 34.5
2011 311 27.2 11.4 41.5
2012 299 24.5 12.2 43.1
2013 285 25.5 11.1 43.5
2014 272 25.2 10.7 50.7
2015 256 26.0 9.8 53.5
2016 260 26.0 10.0 41.5
2017 261 25.2 10.3 29.5
2018 261 27.0 9.6 29.9
2019 258 27.1 9.5 22.9
2020 249 27.8 8.9 25.3
2021 250 26.6 9.3 26.8
2022 229 25.0 9.1 26.6
2023 227 26.2 8.6 35.7

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 Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 406 27.5 14.7 n/a
1989 408 27.5 14.8 n/a
1990 394 27.5 14.3 0
1991 400 28.5 14.0 n/a
1992 413 24.5 16.8 n/a
1993 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
1994 414 23.5 17.6 n/a
1995 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1996 407 23.5 17.3 n/a
1997 403 23.8 16.9 n/a
1998 380 23.8 16.0 n/a
1999 361 24.3 14.9 n/a
2000 353 25.3 14.0 28
2001 362 26.8 13.5 21.8
2002 370 26.4 14.0 22.4
2003 370 26.4 14.0 22.4
2004 357 25.0 14.3 24.1
2005 367 26.2 14.0 22.6
2006 357 27.2 13.1 34.5
2007 343 29.2 11.7 27.7
2008 328 26.4 12.4 31.7
2009 320 27.2 11.8 30.7
2010 308 27.2 11.3 34.5
2011 311 27.2 11.4 41.5
2012 299 24.5 12.2 43.1
2013 285 25.5 11.1 43.5
2014 272 25.2 10.7 50.7
2015 256 26.0 9.8 53.5
2016 260 26.0 10.0 41.5
2017 261 25.2 10.3 29.5
2018 261 27.0 9.6 29.9
2019 258 27.1 9.5 22.9
2020 249 27.8 8.9 25.3
2021 250 26.6 9.3 26.8
2022 229 25.0 9.1 26.6
2023 227 26.2 8.6 35.7

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 Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,266 (6.2%) $19,261 (93.8%) $20,527
2020 $233 (1.1%) $21,670 (98.9%) $21,904
2021 $2,048 (8.5%) $22,075 (91.5%) $24,124
2022 $758 (3.0%) $24,484 (97.0%) $25,242

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avella Area 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 391st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 298th of 893 Middle schools
 10.5%
Ranks 345th of 693 High schoolsRanks 335th of 674 High schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)38.718.2
 20.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)65.954.5
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)23.838.3
 14.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)5070.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)71.468.6
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)66.712.5
 54.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)65.752.6
 13.1%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)7069.2
 0.8%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)31.426.9
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)5070.5
 20.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Avella Area Junior/Senior High School)68.660.8
 7.8%
   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 Students258227
 12%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White254223
 12.2%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.9%35.7%
 12.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended Avella Area Junior/Senior High School.

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 335th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Avella Area Junior/Senior High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Avella Elementary Center


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