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St Marys Area Senior High School

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St Marys Area Senior High School ranks 370 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

370^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 46% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

St Marys Area Senior High School is a public high school in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania, serving 576 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Saint Marys Area School District, which is ranked 385 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 103 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) and a low of 395 out of 634 in 2021-2022 (2-star rating). Its current ranking for 2024-2025 is 370 out of 681 schools, with a 2-star rating. While female students and those from low-income backgrounds have performed relatively well, the school's performance for white students and students with disabilities has been weaker. The school's graduation rate has generally been in line with or slightly above the state average, and its dropout rate has been low.

Compared to nearby schools like Cameron County Junior/Senior High School, Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School, Johnsonburg Area High School, and Ridgway Area High School, St Marys Area Senior High School generally performs in the middle of the pack. The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a growing population of students from low-income backgrounds. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, it is still lower than some of the nearby schools, and the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

572

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,924

Per pupil spending ?

100.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

977 S Saint Marys Rd
Saint Marys, PA 15857-2832

(814) 834-7831

District: Saint Marys Area School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Hispanic:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 38th percentile in 2022 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Pennsylvania average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2025) from a 38th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Pennsylvania avg52%

370^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

385^th of 606Saint Marys 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	370 of 681	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.1	237 of 686	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.3	103 of 674	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	48.9	395 of 634	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.0	182 of 537	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.1	297 of 693	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.6	331 of 673	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.8	378 of 663	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.3	343 of 677	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	71.7	205 of 680	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.1	133 of 580	77.1%	★★★★☆
2013	30.3	486 of 591	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	71.2	194 of 664	70.8%	★★★★☆
2011	59.1	330 of 660	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.0	146 of 649	77.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.2	164 of 632	74.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.9	104 of 621	83.3%	★★★★☆
2007	73.8	135 of 615	78.0%	★★★★☆
2006	39.1	453 of 604	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	43.1	413 of 593	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2004	39.1	424 of 590	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	55.3	312 of 583	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	14.9	493 of 524	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	77.5	78 of 513	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	40.7	272 of 502	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	323 of 657	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.3	249 of 665	62.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	342 of 651	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.5	154 of 664	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	86.7	62 of 652	90.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	402 of 660	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.4	247 of 662	62.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	32.7	415 of 583	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	51.4	293 of 595	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	145 of 577	74.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2025)51st percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile~ school

Male (2025)39th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)29th percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2025)6th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature57%-5 vs state

Biology55%+6 vs state

Algebra I36%-9 vs state

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Schools Near St Marys Area Senior High School

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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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	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
St Marys Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	977 S Saint Marys Rd	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 834-7831	572	40	14.1	100.9%	550 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	50.4	370^th of 681 public high schools	45.7%		66.1	237^th of 686 public high schools	65.5%	133	35.5	55.3	57.5							$16,924	$710	$16,213
Ridgway Area High School	Public	9-12	1403 Hill St	Ridgway	15853	Elk County	Ridgway Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 773-3164	224	19	11.8	39.3%	212 (94.6%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	63.6	263^rd of 681 public high schools	61.4%		65.9	239^th of 686 public high schools	65.2%	24	42.8	57.1	68.8							$13,057	$159	$12,898
Johnsonburg Area High School	Public	7-12	315 High School Rd	Johnsonburg	15845	Elk County	Johnsonburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 965-2556	241	23	10.3	104.1%	223 (92.5%)	4 (1.7%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	91	43^rd of 681 public high schools	93.7%		68.2	222^nd of 686 public high schools	67.6%	179	67.4	80.5	82.6	47.4	64.1	55.9	69.2	82.1	75.6	$20,896	$1,227	$19,669
Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Alexander St	Brockway	15824	Jefferson County	Brockway Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 265-8414	400	37	10.9	44.5%	391 (97.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	72.2	197^th of 681 public high schools	71.1%		79.3	118^th of 686 public high schools	82.8%	79	59.4	56.5	68.1	38.3	41.0	39.6	56.2	72.1	63.5	$20,006	$1,581	$18,425
Cameron County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	601 Woodland Ave	Emporium	15834	Cameron County	Cameron County School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 486-4000	212	22	9.5	114.6%	198 (93.4%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	77.7	143^rd of 681 public high schools	79.0%		82.4	96^th of 686 public high schools	86.0%	47	43.2	73.0	83.8	38.6	18.9	30.9	54.4	45.9	51.1	$22,809	$2,813	$19,996

Frequently Asked Questions about St Marys Area Senior High School

How many students attend St Marys Area Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 572 students attended St Marys Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of St Marys Area Senior High School?

Students at St Marys Area Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is St Marys Area Senior High School in?

Saint Marys Area School District

What schools feed into St Marys Area Senior High School?

St Marys Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fox Township Elementary School
Elementary : South St Marys Street Elementary School
Middle : St Marys Area Middle School

Is St Marys Area Senior High School a good school?

St Marys Area Senior High School ranks 370^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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