Central Mountain High School

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Central Mountain High School ranks 485 th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Central Mountain High School is a public high school serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12 in the Keystone Central School District located in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania. However, this school has consistently underperformed compared to other high schools in the state, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools and maintaining a low 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Mountain High School's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the bottom 15% and 25% of Pennsylvania high schools, respectively. The school's proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams are significantly below state averages across all subject areas, and its graduation and dropout rates are also less than ideal. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Central Mountain High School to nearby high schools in the same district, such as Bucktail High School, as well as other nearby schools in different districts, such as Bellefonte Area High School, Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School, and Jersey Shore Area Senior High School, it becomes clear that Central Mountain High School is significantly underperforming. These nearby schools generally have higher test scores, graduation rates, and overall rankings, suggesting that Central Mountain High School needs to implement significant improvements to provide a high-quality education for all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

64 Keystone Central Dr
Mill Hall, PA 17751-9669

(570) 893-4900

District: Keystone Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
485^th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,433

Feeder schools for Central Mountain High School:

Elementary:	Liberty-Curtin Elementary School
	Mill Hall Elementary School
	Robb Elementary School
	Woodward Elementary School
Middle:	Central Mountain Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 1,081

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Mountain High School ranks worse than 70.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central Mountain 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 (90.9%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Mountain High School is 17. (See more...)

Compare Central Mountain High School employs 63.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Mountain High School is $19,433.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Mountain High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Mountain High School 485^th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Mountain High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Keystone Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Central School District 376^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Mountain High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	27.64	478^th	583	18.0%
2004	30.18	469^th	590	20.5%
2005	23.25	508^th	593	14.3%
2006	42.95	424^th	604	29.8%
2007	41.96	445^th	615	27.6%
2008	40.95	448^th	621	27.9%
2009	42.42	454^th	632	28.2%
2010	43.43	451^st	649	30.5%
2011	46.64	437^th	660	33.8%
2012	39.77	480^th	664	27.7%
2013	37.57	441^st	591	25.4%
2014	52.66	325^th	580	44.0%
2015	34.75	513^th	680	24.6%
2016	33.61	515^th	677	23.9%
2017	42.16	465^th	663	29.9%
2018	46.08	459^th	673	31.8%
2019	40.24	485^th	693	30.0%
2021	78.59	101^st	537	81.2%
2022	37.64	463^rd	634	27.0%
2023	34.90	481^st	674	28.6%
2024	35.84	485^th	686	29.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.20	480^th	652	26.4%
2024	31.89	489^th	664	26.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.63	467^th	665	29.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.34	423^rd	502	15.7%
2024	26.25	384^th	513	25.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.27	457^th	662	31.0%

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Rank History for White students at Central Mountain High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.88	505^th	577	12.5%
2024	19.54	509^th	595	14.5%

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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 Central Mountain High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	1057	7	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2001	1075	4	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1084
2002	1338	10	16	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1375
2003	1338	10	16	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1375
2004	1317	8	6	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2005	1333	10	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1362
2006	1320	14	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1349
2007	1340	17	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1371
2008	1307	17	11	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1343
2009	617	7	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	3	634
2010	1309	14	5	5	3	n/a	n/a	7	1343
2011	1294	14	9	6	2	0	8	0	1333
2012	1300	14	10	6	2	0	7	0	1339
2013	1241	10	14	7	3	0	4	0	1279
2014	1206	14	18	13	2	0	1	0	1254
2015	1124	18	20	11	1	0	6	0	1180
2016	1112	19	16	17	1	1	8	0	1174
2017	1093	24	9	16	1	1	11	0	1155
2018	1077	21	8	17	0	0	14	0	1137
2019	1026	18	8	21	0	0	22	0	1095
2020	1009	14	9	22	1	0	26	0	1081
2021	1069	12	7	30	2	0	32	0	1152
2022	1065	13	6	31	2	0	36	0	1153
2023	1035	12	2	35	2	0	41	0	1127
2024	983	12	3	40	1	0	42	0	1081

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1070	69.5	15.4	5.1
2001	1084	62.0	17.5	1.7
2002	1375	94.6	14.5	28.3
2003	1375	94.6	14.5	28.3
2004	1349	88.5	15.2	32.2
2005	1362	89.7	15.2	28.6
2006	1349	82.9	16.3	32.8
2007	1371	78.5	17.5	31.8
2008	1343	80.6	16.7	32.5
2009	634	79.6	8.0	69.9
2010	1343	80.5	16.6	35.1
2011	1333	78.1	17.0	36.8
2012	1339	78.9	16.9	37.5
2013	1279	75.4	16.9	37.1
2014	1254	74.9	16.7	41.1
2015	1180	75.0	15.7	35.9
2016	1174	77.0	15.2	40.7
2017	1155	79.9	14.4	30.4
2018	1137	77.9	14.5	26.6
2019	1095	67.1	16.3	33.4
2020	1081	65.8	16.4	26.9
2021	1152	66.9	17.1	30
2022	1153	63.9	18.0	30.4
2023	1127	63.8	17.6	24.3
2024	1081	63.5	17.0	100

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 Central Mountain High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	1070	69.5	15.4	5.1
2001	1084	62.0	17.5	1.7
2002	1375	94.6	14.5	28.3
2003	1375	94.6	14.5	28.3
2004	1349	88.5	15.2	32.2
2005	1362	89.7	15.2	28.6
2006	1349	82.9	16.3	32.8
2007	1371	78.5	17.5	31.8
2008	1343	80.6	16.7	32.5
2009	634	79.6	8.0	69.9
2010	1343	80.5	16.6	35.1
2011	1333	78.1	17.0	36.8
2012	1339	78.9	16.9	37.5
2013	1279	75.4	16.9	37.1
2014	1254	74.9	16.7	41.1
2015	1180	75.0	15.7	35.9
2016	1174	77.0	15.2	40.7
2017	1155	79.9	14.4	30.4
2018	1137	77.9	14.5	26.6
2019	1095	67.1	16.3	33.4
2020	1081	65.8	16.4	26.9
2021	1152	66.9	17.1	30
2022	1153	63.9	18.0	30.4
2023	1127	63.8	17.6	24.3
2024	1081	63.5	17.0	100

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 Central Mountain High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$261 (1.5%)	$17,045 (98.5%)	$17,307
2020	$292 (1.7%)	$17,162 (98.3%)	$17,454
2021	$1,309 (7.0%)	$17,309 (93.0%)	$18,618
2022	$2,049 (10.5%)	$17,384 (89.5%)	$19,433

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Mountain High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 485^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 481^st of 674 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Mountain High School)	53	17.8	35.2%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Mountain High School)	53.3	44.8	8.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Mountain High School)	61.8	51.6	10.2%
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	1095	1127	2.9%
African American	18	12	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	21	35	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1026	1035	0.9%
Two or More Races	22	41	86.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.4%	24.3%	9.1%

Schools Near Central Mountain 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
Central Mountain High School	Public	9-12	64 Keystone Central Dr	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	1,081	64	17.0	100.0%	983 (90.9%)	12 (1.1%)	40 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.9%)	35.8	485^th of 686 public high schools	29.3%		34.9	481^st of 674 public high schools	28.6%	4	31.8	43.9	48.5									$19,433	$2,049	$17,384
Keystone Central Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	64 Keystone Central Dr	Mill Hall	17751	Clinton County	Keystone Central Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(570) 748-6584	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jersey Shore Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	701 Cemetery St	Jersey Shore	17740	Lycoming County	Jersey Shore Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 398-7170	686	56	12.2	47.4%	646 (94.2%)	12 (1.7%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.3%)	44.7	432^nd of 686 public high schools	37.0%		54.8	344^th of 674 public high schools	49.0%	88	38.5	44.5	55.4									$17,576	$986	$16,590
Penns Valley Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	4545 Penns Valley Road	Spring Mills	16875	Centre County	Penns Valley Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 422-2000	649	50	13.0	38.8%	621 (95.7%)	4 (0.6%)	16 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	77	142^nd of 686 public high schools	79.3%		90.6	36^th of 674 public high schools	94.7%	106	46.9	63.7	82.5	50.6	51.6	51.1	75.3	75.3	57.9	62.4	60.2	$18,546	$1,222	$17,325
Bucktail High School	Public	9-12	1300 Bucktail Ave	Renovo	17764	Clinton County	Keystone Central School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 893-4900	120	13	8.9	100.0%	116 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	62.7	265^th of 686 public high schools	61.4%		59.6	299^th of 674 public high schools	55.6%	34	50.0	50.0	66.7									$27,328	$2,881	$24,446
Bellefonte Area High School	Public	9-12	830 E Bishop St	Bellefonte	16823	Centre County	Bellefonte Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 355-4833	844	63	13.3	30.5%	775 (91.8%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (2.7%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.0%)	57	325^th of 686 public high schools	52.6%		53.6	350^th of 674 public high schools	48.1%	25	53.6	55.4	50.2									$11,427	$01	$11,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Mountain High School

What schools feed into Central Mountain High School?

Central Mountain High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Liberty-Curtin Elementary School
Elementary : Mill Hall Elementary School
Elementary : Robb Elementary School
Elementary : Woodward Elementary School
Middle : Central Mountain Middle School

What district is Central Mountain High School in?

Keystone Central School District

Is Central Mountain High School a good school?

Central Mountain High School ranks 485^th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Mountain High School?

Students at Central Mountain High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Central Mountain High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,081 students attended Central Mountain High School.

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