The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Clarion-limestone Area Jshs
Clarion-Limestone Area JSHS is a junior and senior high school serving grades seven through twelve in Strattanville, a small rural borough in eastern Clarion County, Pennsylvania. The school sits on a shared campus with the district's elementary school, set on rural acreage rather than in the borough's small commercial core.
The student body is roughly 95 percent white, with modest numbers of students from other backgrounds. A substantial share of students come from families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic conditions of the area. The enrollment is small, distributed fairly evenly across the six grades, with slightly larger seventh and eighth grade cohorts and somewhat smaller tenth grade enrollment.
On the most recent state testing in grades three through eight, the school's overall performance was mixed. In English language arts, proficiency came in above the midpoint among Clarion County's districts. Mathematics proficiency was lower, falling around the midpoint countywide. When both subjects are combined into an overall proficiency measure, the school sits above the midpoint in its county peer group. State testing data was not available for high school grades, as Pennsylvania does not administer standardized tests at that level; graduation rate data and Keystone exam results, if applicable, were not provided in the available materials. A parent would want to look into the school's direct academic offerings for grades nine through twelve, including any AP courses, dual-credit pathways, or career-focused programs, through conversation with the school directly.
The school's civil rights data and discipline figures were not available. Information about special education enrollment, English learner support, attendance rates, and staffing levels was similarly missing from the available data.
Strattanville itself is a tightly configured place, spanning only about half a square mile, with a population in the several hundreds. Most residents own their homes. The borough fronts U.S. Route 322 and lies about three miles east of Clarion, the county seat. There is no public transit; residents rely on personal vehicles, and Interstate 80 is accessible via Exit 64 about three miles to the southwest. Street life is limited, though the annual Homecoming weekend, centered on the volunteer fire hall and American Legion, draws community participation with fireworks, a craft fair, chicken barbecue, and a car show along Main Street.
The most significant recent employer development was the December 2022 acquisition of SMI Homes, a custom modular home manufacturer, by Structural Modular Innovations LLC, with stated plans to expand production capacity and workforce at the Strattanville facility. The school district itself also operates as a local employer. Population has remained essentially flat over the past several decades; no major new housing subdivisions were identified.
The district made its first real estate tax increase in many years for the 2024-25 school year, raising the mill rate and adding roughly the cost of a modest car payment annually to the typical homeowner's property tax bill. For 2025-26, the board advertised a budget with no new tax increase after the state increased gaming-revenue offsets to the district, providing some relief to families following the prior year's increase. A new gymnasium and multipurpose addition was completed and dedicated at the elementary school in October 2024, representing a substantial capital investment in district facilities.
A parent considering this school should connect directly with the district office or visit the school to understand the specific academic pathways, elective and career-oriented offerings, and support systems in place for grades nine through twelve, since standardized testing data does not cover those grades and detailed program information was not in the available materials.
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