Blue Mountain High School is a rural public high school in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. The school, which was built in 1957, was renovated from 1999 to 2001. It is part of the Blue Mountain School District.
Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Blue Mountain High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Mountain High School's student population of 791 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
791 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
'Excellence for Everyone'
School Rankings
Blue Mountain High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Mountain High School is 0.17, 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
#1110 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Mountain High School's ranking?
Blue Mountain High School is ranked #1110 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Mountain High School often compared to?
Blue Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylkill Haven Sr. High School, Pottsville Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Mountain High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Blue Mountain High School?
791 students attend Blue Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Mountain High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Mountain High School?
Blue Mountain High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Mountain High School offer ?
Blue Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blue Mountain High School part of?
Blue Mountain High School is part of Blue Mountain School District.
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