The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Youngsville Ms/hs
Youngsville Middle/High School served students in grades 6 through 12 in a small rural borough in Warren County's Brokenstraw Valley, surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains and National Forest. The school sat just off the downtown core on College Street, near civic anchors including the public library, fire department, and small independent shops that line the main street. The community has long roots in lumber and sawmill work, and today's employment base centers on health care, manufacturing, and retail, with major employers including a long-term care facility in town and heavy-forging operations nearby.
However, the Warren County School District closed Youngsville Middle/High School at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Ninth through 12th grade students are now reassigned to Eisenhower Middle/High School, located outside the borough. Grades 6-8 remain at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School within town. This closure reflects broader structural constraints: the borough's population is declining, the district faced falling enrollment, teacher shortages, and financial strain, and the consolidation allows the district to avoid millions in annual operating costs while maintaining a no-increase property tax budget.
For families already in the district, the change means high school students face bus rides of up to roughly an hour each way, a material lengthening of commutes in a region with no public transit options. Course and extracurricular offerings available at Eisenhower may differ from what Youngsville students accessed before. The school building itself is being subdivided, separating the athletic fields and track from the main structure, ending its role as a civic anchor for secondary education in town.
The data reported here reflect the school's final year of operation. Proficiency in mathematics on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment for grades 3-8 was in the lower range, with a small proportion of students achieving proficiency. English language arts proficiency was somewhat higher but still below midpoint. The school served essentially all students through free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, indicating a population of substantial economic need. Enrollment sat at just under 400 students across the middle and high school grades, distributed relatively evenly across grades.
The school's student population was predominantly white, with a small Hispanic population and a small population identifying as two or more races. Data on special education enrollment and English learner status were not available. The region's median home value sits below the state benchmark, and the affordability of owner-occupied homes is moderate relative to national standards. Housing costs and economic conditions reflect the rural, post-industrial character of the area.
A parent or resident considering whether to enroll a student at Youngsville Middle/High School should note that the school no longer enrolls high school grades as of fall 2025. Families with middle school students may find placement at Youngsville Elementary/Middle School, the remaining K-8 building in town. Families with high school students are assigned to Eisenhower, or may explore other options within the Warren County system or beyond.
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