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School Comparison

Curwensville Area JSHS
vs.
West Branch Area HS

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

Curwensville Area JSHS
West Branch Area HS
  • West Branch Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Curwensville Area JSHS (315:1 vs. 244.5:1).
  • Curwensville Area JSHS reported a higher dual enrollment than West Branch Area HS (76 vs. 33).
  • Curwensville Area JSHS reported a higher sat/act participation than West Branch Area HS (42 vs. 23).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

West Branch Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Curwensville Area JSHS (110 vs. 109).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Curwensville Area JSHS reported a higher graduating cohort than West Branch Area HS (78 vs. 63).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Curwensville Area JSHS reported a higher dual enrollment than West Branch Area HS (76 vs. 33).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Curwensville Area JSHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than West Branch Area HS (10 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

West Branch Area HS reported a higher students per counselor than Curwensville Area JSHS (315:1 vs. 244.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Curwensville Area JSHS

2 metrics were reported by Curwensville Area JSHS. Comparable data for West Branch Area HS is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
19

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Curwensville Area JSHS
$17,381.19
West Branch Area HS
$18,380.07
Local revenue share
Curwensville Area JSHS
24.1%
West Branch Area HS
29%
State revenue share
Curwensville Area JSHS
64.7%
West Branch Area HS
61.6%
Federal revenue share
Curwensville Area JSHS
11.2%
West Branch Area HS
9.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Curwensville Area JSHS
18.8%
West Branch Area HS
28.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Clearfield County
$60,181
Clearfield County
$60,181
Poverty rate
Clearfield County
13.8%
Clearfield County
13.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Clearfield County
20.1%
Clearfield County
20.1%
Unemployment rate
Clearfield County
3.9%
Clearfield County
3.9%
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.