Best High Schools in 15905, PA

High schools
6
Students
3,548
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 15905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Richland Hs

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 715 Students

2. Conemaugh Twp Area Ms/shs

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 493 Students

3. Westmont Hilltop Jshs

C

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 725 Students

4. Ferndale Area Jshs

D+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students

5. Ligonier Valley Hs

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students

6. Greater Johnstown Shs

F

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 894 Students

Best Middle Schools in 15905, PA

Middle schools
2
Students
970
Avg actual
22%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 15905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ligonier Valley Ms

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students

2. Greater Johnstown Ms

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 660 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 15905, PA

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,904
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 15905, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Conemaugh Twp Area El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Conemaugh Township Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

2. Westmont Hilltop El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westmont Hilltop Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 739 Students

3. Richland El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 811 Students

4. Laurel Valley El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ligonier Valley Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students

5. Ferndale El Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ferndale Area Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 306 Students

6. Greater Johnstown El Sch

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Greater Johnstown Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1269 Students

7. Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Divine Mercy Catholic Academy,west Campus • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 155 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 15905, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

15905, PA has a total population of 19,798 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 15905, PA

9,117

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 15905, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.44 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 15905, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 15905, PA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 15905, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 15905, PA

How many schools are in 15905, PA?

15905, PA has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,117 students in total.

How do schools in 15905 perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in 15905 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 15905 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 15905?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
15906, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15904, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15928, PA

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
15945, PA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
15935, PA

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
15953, PA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
15937, PA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
15909, PA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations