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Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 442 nd of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

442^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 35% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School is a small public school serving grades 7-12 in Westover, Pennsylvania, with a student population of just 83 students. The school is part of the Harmony Area School District, which is ranked 372 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School has had a fluctuating academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 102 out of 686 schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 504 out of 634 schools in 2021-2022 (1-star rating). Its current ranking for 2024-2025 is 442 out of 681 schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts for all grades at 25.8% and 45.2%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.6 to 8.5 over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Punxsutawney Area High School, which is about 17 miles away, Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has lower graduation rates. The school also faces significant challenges, with a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 78.95% to 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions and collaboration with the community to support student success.

Students ?

4.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,630

Per pupil spending ?

89.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692-9619

(814) 845-7655

District: Harmony Area School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 21st percentile in 2022 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 35th (2025) from a 21st-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Pennsylvania average (39% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Literature scores 29 pts below the Pennsylvania average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg46%

Pennsylvania avg46%

Middle school

448^th of 873

Pennsylvania public middle schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

442^nd of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 37 pts since 2017

From top 28% (2017) to bottom 35% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Pennsylvania High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

372^nd of 606Harmony Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	448 of 873	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.4	424 of 891	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	401 of 893	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	326 of 883	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	544 of 891	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.6	373 of 861	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	462 of 877	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	60.3	317 of 877	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.2	124 of 874	85.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2024	77.0	162 of 870	81.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	27.8	493 of 649	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.4	485 of 673	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.9	492 of 681	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	42.3	442 of 681	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	81.6	102 of 686	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	358 of 674	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.7	504 of 634	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	67.1	213 of 537	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.5	329 of 693	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.0	248 of 673	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.5	187 of 663	71.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	66.0	209 of 652	67.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	36.8	388 of 583	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	74.7	137 of 595	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	41.3	351 of 577	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2024)81st percentile+29 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)64th percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile-25 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)68th percentile+21 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Biology67%+17 vs state

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Algebra I33%-11 vs state

Literature33%-29 vs state

Math26%-16 vs state

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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 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	5239 Ridge Rd	Westover	16692	Clearfield County	Harmony Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 845-7655	93	20	4.6	89.2%	91 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	42.3	442^nd of 681 public high schools	35.1%		81.6	102^nd of 686 public high schools	85.1%	340	33.3	66.7	33.3		30.0	18.2	25.8		45.0	45.5	45.2	$27,630	$2,936	$24,694
Northern Cambria High School	Public	9-12	813 35th St	Northern Cambria	15714	Cambria County	Northern Cambria School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 948-6800	262	23	11.5	55.3%	253 (96.6%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.3	179^th of 681 public high schools	73.7%		70.5	202^nd of 686 public high schools	70.6%	23	69.0	54.1	67.2									$12,196	$00	$12,196
Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	16559 Route 286 Hwy E	Commodore	15729	Indiana County	Purchase Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 254-4312	363	32	11.2	103.9%	352 (97.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	59.7	296^th of 681 public high schools	56.5%		71.9	188^th of 686 public high schools	72.6%	108	51.8	43.6	67.3		43.1	17.5	29.6		58.9	56.1	57.4	$73	$06	$67
Glendale Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1466 Beaver Valley Rd	Flinton	16640	Cambria County	Glendale School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 687-4261	340	32	10.7	101.8%	330 (97.1%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	67.3	237^th of 681 public high schools	65.2%		61.3	278^th of 686 public high schools	59.5%	41	56.7	44.8	74.6		24.1	21.6	22.8		50.0	47.1	48.6	$19,826	$1,124	$18,702
Cambria Heights Senior High School	Public	9-12	426 Glendale Lake Rd	Patton	16668	Cambria County	Cambria Heights School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 674-3601	419	35	12.1	51.8%	405 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	67.1	240^th of 681 public high schools	64.8%		80.4	111^th of 686 public high schools	83.8%	129	50.0	52.0	72.4									$24,378	$249	$24,129
Penns Manor Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	6003 Route 553 Highway	Clymer	15728	Indiana County	Penns Manor Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 254-2666	371	31	12.1	57.1%	355 (95.7%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	46.3	419^th of 681 public high schools	38.5%		59.9	295^th of 686 public high schools	57.0%	124	40.9	46.0	55.1	26.0	35.8	25.6	29.5	32.6	38.9	53.5	41.3	$22,915	$1,762	$21,153
Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 236-1100	429	40	10.7	99.3%	417 (97.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	44.8	424^th of 681 public high schools	37.7%		50.2	387^th of 686 public high schools	43.6%	37	33.3	47.2	58.6		30.1	41.4	35.1		55.4	74.6	63.9	$25,776	$2,280	$23,496
Marion Center Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	22800 Route 403 Hwy N	Marion Center	15759	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 397-5551	550	45	12.3	52.2%	534 (97.1%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	51.8	366^th of 681 public high schools	46.3%		50.3	386^th of 686 public high schools	43.7%	20	37.6	54.3	58.5		37.3	31.5	34.2		45.3	51.6	48.8	$26,613	$2,073	$24,540
Moshannon Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4934 Green Acre Rd	Houtzdale	16651	Clearfield County	Moshannon Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 378-7616	374	26	14.2	100.3%	357 (95.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	45.2	423^rd of 681 public high schools	37.9%		52.1	368^th of 686 public high schools	46.4%	55	43.1	48.2	49.2		23.7	19.1	21.7		35.6	44.7	39.7	$19,053	$1,673	$17,380
Punxsutawney Area High School	Public	7-12	500 N Findley Street	Punxsutawney	15767	Jefferson County	Punxsutawney Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 938-5151	810	89	9.1	54.7%	771 (95.2%)	7 (0.9%)	11 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	79.8	117^th of 681 public high schools	82.8%		71.9	187^th of 686 public high schools	72.7%	70	68.1	62.8	69.9		44.7	36.9	40.8		49.0	45.4	47.2	$18,932	$1,335	$17,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School?

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

What district is Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School in?

Harmony Area School District

Is Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School ranks 442^nd of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 93 students attended Harmony Area Junior/Senior High School.

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