How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Blacklick Valley SD | Ferndale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania | Johnstown, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 608 | 600 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Blacklick Valley SD | Ferndale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,913 | $20,148 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 10.5% |
| State Revenue | 66.6% | 66.7% |
| Local Revenue | 17.8% | 22.8% |
Blacklick Valley SD
Federal State Local
Ferndale Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Blacklick Valley SD | Ferndale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 71.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.6% | 79.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Blacklick Valley SD | Ferndale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 310:1 | 205:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 20.1% |
School Types
Blacklick Valley SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Ferndale Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.