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Clarion Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 778 students in Clarion Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Clarion Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
778 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clarion Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
86%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,490
$23,724
Spending / Student
$19,080
$23,146
Best Clarion Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion Area Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8118
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clarion Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Liberty St
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Clarion, PA 16214
(814) 226-8112
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarion Area School District?
Clarion Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 778 students.
What is the rank of Clarion Area School District?
Clarion Area School District is ranked #306 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion Area School District?
86% of Clarion Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarion Area School District?
Clarion Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Clarion Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,080 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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