Harmony Area High School is a public high school located in the borough of Westover, Pennsylvania. The high school serves students from most of southwestern Clearfield County, and the borough of Cherry Tree located in Indiana County. The school's mascot is the owl.
Serving 93 students in grades 7-12, Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1556 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
98%
60%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1556 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moshannon Valley Jr. Sr. High School, Marion Center Area Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School?
93 students attend Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Harmony Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Harmony Area School District.
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