Is DuBois Area Senior High School a good school?

DuBois Area Senior High School ranks 397 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend DuBois Area Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 903 students attended DuBois Area Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of DuBois Area Senior High School?

Students at DuBois Area Senior High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into DuBois Area Senior High School?

DuBois Area Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : C G Johnson Elementary School Elementary : Juniata Elementary School Elementary : Oklahoma Elementary School Elementary : Wasson Avenue Elementary School Middle : DuBois Area Middle School

DuBois Area Senior High School

Summary:

DuBois Area Senior High School is a public high school serving 924 students in grades 9-12 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, which is part of the DuBois Area School District. The school has shown some strengths, such as relatively strong graduation rates ranging from 87.0% to 93.2% in recent years, and low dropout rates between 0.9% and 1.6%. However, the school's academic performance on state assessments has been mixed, with the school outperforming the state in some subjects like Literature but underperforming in others like Algebra I and Biology.

One notable metric is the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.79% to 99.89% in recent years, indicating that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population. This socioeconomic challenge may contribute to the school's performance disparities across different student subgroups, with students with disabilities performing relatively well but white students and low-socioeconomic status students lagging behind. When compared to nearby high schools like Brookville Junior/Senior High School and Punxsutawney Area High School, DuBois Area Senior High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and other metrics.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 102 out of 663 Pennsylvania high schools in 2016-2017 to 397 out of 686 in 2023-2024, suggesting inconsistent performance. This, along with the school's mixed academic results and the unique challenges posed by its high-poverty student population, indicates the need for continued improvement efforts to ensure all students at DuBois Area Senior High School receive a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

425 Orient Ave
Du Bois, PA 15801-3299

(814) 371-8111

District: DuBois Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,024

Feeder schools for DuBois Area Senior High School:

Elementary:	C G Johnson Elementary School
	Juniata Elementary School
	Oklahoma Elementary School
	Wasson Avenue Elementary School
Middle:	DuBois Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 903

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DuBois Area Senior High School ranks worse than 57.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at DuBois Area Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DuBois Area Senior High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare DuBois Area Senior High School employs 69.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DuBois Area Senior High School is $16,024.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DuBois Area Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks DuBois Area Senior High School 397^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See DuBois Area Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

DuBois Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks DuBois Area School District 236^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DuBois Area Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	42.53	409^th	583	29.8%
2004	64.18	238^th	590	59.7%
2005	60.85	264^th	593	55.5%
2006	60.01	278^th	604	54.0%
2007	72.59	149^th	615	75.8%
2008	60.90	280^th	621	54.9%
2009	59.16	280^th	632	55.7%
2010	70.31	184^th	649	71.6%
2011	75.66	126^th	660	80.9%
2012	63.32	274^th	664	58.7%
2013	65.54	202^nd	591	65.8%
2014	67.79	184^th	580	68.3%
2015	79.31	117^th	680	82.8%
2016	75.24	168^th	677	75.2%
2017	80.56	102^nd	663	84.6%
2018	74.27	190^th	673	71.8%
2019	71.02	222^nd	693	68.0%
2021	76.64	122^nd	537	77.3%
2022	51.45	381^st	634	39.9%
2023	58.92	305^th	674	54.7%
2024	48.37	397^th	686	42.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.15	400^th	652	38.7%
2024	37.06	445^th	664	33.0%

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Rank History for Female students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.04	440^th	665	33.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.29	177^th	502	64.7%
2024	70.00	101^st	513	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.42	325^th	662	50.9%

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Rank History for White students at DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.98	347^th	577	39.9%
2024	32.58	429^th	595	27.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for DuBois Area Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1290	1	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1301
1989	1291	0	12	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1305
1990	1175	3	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1188
1991	1109	4	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1992	1157	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1159
1993	1135	2	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	1146
1994	1218	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1225
1995	1242	2	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1251
1996	1242	2	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1251
1997	1257	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	1265
1998	1345	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1351
1999	1337	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1340
2000	1382	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2001	1430	4	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	1442
2002	1392	6	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2003	1392	6	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2004	1393	5	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2005	1379	5	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	1401
2006	1388	8	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2007	1327	8	9	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1353
2008	1291	7	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2009	1222	3	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	3	1241
2010	1228	2	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	4	1246
2011	1225	1	9	8	2	0	5	0	1250
2012	1168	3	14	7	0	0	8	0	1200
2013	1145	2	8	7	1	0	13	0	1176
2014	1065	4	11	9	0	0	19	0	1108
2015	1027	2	8	6	0	1	19	0	1063
2016	978	4	5	6	0	1	15	0	1009
2017	964	2	6	5	2	1	11	0	991
2018	966	3	5	14	1	1	20	0	1010
2019	955	8	5	23	2	0	16	0	1009
2020	974	5	4	25	2	0	19	0	1029
2021	932	3	8	27	1	0	22	0	993
2022	876	6	8	23	1	0	21	0	935
2023	859	7	9	23	1	0	25	0	924
2024	831	9	11	23	1	0	28	0	903

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DuBois Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1301	74.0	17.5	n/a
1989	1305	83.0	15.7	n/a
1990	1188	72.0	16.5	0
1991	1121	75.0	14.9	n/a
1992	1159	75.0	15.4	n/a
1993	1146	70.0	16.4	n/a
1994	1225	71.0	17.3	n/a
1995	1251	76.0	16.5	n/a
1996	1251	76.0	16.5	n/a
1997	1265	74.0	17.1	n/a
1998	1351	73.0	18.5	n/a
1999	1340	76.5	17.5	n/a
2000	1388	78.5	17.7	21.3
2001	1442	85.0	17.0	20.7
2002	1407	89.0	15.8	24.4
2003	1407	89.0	15.8	24.4
2004	1412	88.0	16.0	23.3
2005	1401	88.0	15.9	24.6
2006	1412	88.0	16.0	24.3
2007	1353	90.0	15.0	29.8
2008	1311	73.2	17.9	28.1
2009	1241	77.7	16.0	32.5
2010	1246	96.3	12.9	33.6
2011	1250	90.8	13.7	35.5
2012	1200	88.3	13.5	41.5
2013	1176	85.1	13.8	40.4
2014	1108	84.1	13.1	41.8
2015	1063	84.0	12.6	43.6
2016	1009	84.0	12.0	42.2
2017	991	80.6	12.2	44.8
2018	1010	75.5	13.3	48.4
2019	1009	73.8	13.6	49.4
2020	1029	72.1	14.2	n/a
2021	993	72.5	13.6	98.8
2022	935	71.4	13.0	99.7
2023	924	68.6	13.4	99.9
2024	903	69.4	13.0	100.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DuBois Area Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1301	74.0	17.5	n/a
1989	1305	83.0	15.7	n/a
1990	1188	72.0	16.5	0
1991	1121	75.0	14.9	n/a
1992	1159	75.0	15.4	n/a
1993	1146	70.0	16.4	n/a
1994	1225	71.0	17.3	n/a
1995	1251	76.0	16.5	n/a
1996	1251	76.0	16.5	n/a
1997	1265	74.0	17.1	n/a
1998	1351	73.0	18.5	n/a
1999	1340	76.5	17.5	n/a
2000	1388	78.5	17.7	21.3
2001	1442	85.0	17.0	20.7
2002	1407	89.0	15.8	24.4
2003	1407	89.0	15.8	24.4
2004	1412	88.0	16.0	23.3
2005	1401	88.0	15.9	24.6
2006	1412	88.0	16.0	24.3
2007	1353	90.0	15.0	29.8
2008	1311	73.2	17.9	28.1
2009	1241	77.7	16.0	32.5
2010	1246	96.3	12.9	33.6
2011	1250	90.8	13.7	35.5
2012	1200	88.3	13.5	41.5
2013	1176	85.1	13.8	40.4
2014	1108	84.1	13.1	41.8
2015	1063	84.0	12.6	43.6
2016	1009	84.0	12.0	42.2
2017	991	80.6	12.2	44.8
2018	1010	75.5	13.3	48.4
2019	1009	73.8	13.6	49.4
2020	1029	72.1	14.2	n/a
2021	993	72.5	13.6	98.8
2022	935	71.4	13.0	99.7
2023	924	68.6	13.4	99.9
2024	903	69.4	13.0	100.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DuBois Area Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$568 (3.8%)	$14,552 (96.2%)	$15,120
2020	$573 (3.8%)	$14,319 (96.2%)	$14,892
2021	$1,591 (10.9%)	$13,070 (89.1%)	$14,661
2022	$1,297 (8.1%)	$14,727 (91.9%)	$16,024

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DuBois Area Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 305^th of 674 High schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (DuBois Area Senior High School)	73.5	29.5	44%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (DuBois Area Senior High School)	71.5	57.1	14.4%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (DuBois Area Senior High School)	77.8	64.9	12.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1009	924	8.4%
African American	8	7	12.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	23	23
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	955	859	10.1%
Two or More Races	16	25	56.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.4%	99.9%	50.5%

Schools Near DuBois Area Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)			PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
DuBois Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	425 Orient Ave	Du Bois	15801	Clearfield County	DuBois Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 371-8111	903	69	13.0	100.8%	831 (92.0%)	9 (1.0%)	23 (2.5%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	48.4	397^th of 686 public high schools	42.1%		58.9	305^th of 674 public high schools	54.7%	92	44.2	45.7	54.6									$16,024	$1,297	$14,727
Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	576 Vo Tech Rd	Reynoldsville	15851	Jefferson County	Jefferson County-DuBois Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(814) 653-8265	559	44	12.7	100.2%	535 (95.7%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	12	587^th of 686 public high schools	14.4%		17	565^th of 674 public high schools	16.2%	22	16.3	23.9	34.0
Brockway Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Alexander St	Brockway	15824	Jefferson County	Brockway Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 265-8414	408	38	10.8	43.6%	401 (98.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	79.3	118^th of 686 public high schools	82.8%		49.6	386^th of 674 public high schools	42.7%	268	67.8	60.7	71.5	54.9	39.4	46.4	80.2	80.2	67.7	78.7	73.7	$17,308	$1,228	$16,080
Curwensville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	650 Beech St	Curwensville	16833	Clearfield County	Curwensville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 236-1100	432	40	10.8	99.3%	421 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	50.2	387^th of 686 public high schools	43.6%		30.9	503^rd of 674 public high schools	25.4%	116	35.5	48.1	62.8	44.9	53.8	49.1	51.9	51.9	60.3	53.8	57.2	$21,866	$915	$20,952
Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2831 Washington Ave	Clearfield	16830	Clearfield County	Clearfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 765-5511	1,046	81	12.9	100.0%	1,004 (96.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.0%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.3%)	33.7	491^st of 686 public high schools	28.4%		73.1	176^th of 674 public high schools	73.9%	315	16.0	41.4	57.1	27.2	25.6	26.4	54.8	54.8	46.2	48.2	47.1	$18,554	$1,326	$17,228
Punxsutawney Area High School	Public	7-12	500 N Findley Street	Punxsutawney	15767	Jefferson County	Punxsutawney Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 938-5151	810	84	9.6	54.7%	766 (94.6%)	7 (0.9%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.2%)	71.9	187^th of 686 public high schools	72.7%		64	262^nd of 674 public high schools	61.1%	75	57.2	65.7	62.2	40.4	40.4	40.4	60.3	60.3	49.0	55.1	52.1	$18,129	$1,038	$17,090
Brookville Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	Brookville Jr./Sr. High School	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 849-1106	577	50	11.4	100.0%	557 (96.5%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	84.7	83^rd of 686 public high schools	87.9%		82.2	96^th of 674 public high schools	85.8%	13	65.4	67.9	76.8	32.1	24.3	28.3	61.6	61.6	68.9	47.9	58.8	$16,467	$2,736	$13,731
Clearfield County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	1620 River Road	Clearfield	16830	Clearfield County	Clearfield County Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 765-5308	9	19	.4		9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

DuBois Area Senior High School

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