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School Comparison

Conemaugh Valley JSHS
vs.
Ferndale Area JSHS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Conemaugh Valley JSHS
Ferndale Area JSHS
  • Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Ferndale Area JSHS (42 vs. 0).
  • Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale Area JSHS (301:1 vs. 265:1).
  • Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale Area JSHS (91 vs. 58).
  • Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Ferndale Area JSHS (91 vs. 58).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Ferndale Area JSHS (54 vs. 46).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Ferndale Area JSHS (42 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Ferndale Area JSHS (27 vs. 13).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Conemaugh Valley JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Ferndale Area JSHS (301:1 vs. 265:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Conemaugh Valley JSHS

1 metric was reported by Conemaugh Valley JSHS. Comparable data for Ferndale Area JSHS is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
4

Reported Only at Ferndale Area JSHS

2 metrics were reported by Ferndale Area JSHS. Comparable data for Conemaugh Valley JSHS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
2
AP enrollment
14

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Conemaugh Valley JSHS
$21,236.29
Ferndale Area JSHS
$20,148.33
Local revenue share
Conemaugh Valley JSHS
19.3%
Ferndale Area JSHS
21.4%
State revenue share
Conemaugh Valley JSHS
57.9%
Ferndale Area JSHS
68.1%
Federal revenue share
Conemaugh Valley JSHS
22.8%
Ferndale Area JSHS
10.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Conemaugh Valley JSHS
21.4%
Ferndale Area JSHS
21%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Cambria County
$56,292
Cambria County
$56,292
Poverty rate
Cambria County
14.2%
Cambria County
14.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cambria County
23%
Cambria County
23%
Unemployment rate
Cambria County
4.3%
Cambria County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.