How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marion Center Area JR/SR High School | Punxsutawney Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marion Center, PA | Punxsutawney, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 550 | 810 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.2% | 52.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marion Center Area JR/SR High School | Punxsutawney Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,764 | $17,481 |
| District | Marion Center Area SD | Punxsutawney Area SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marion Center Area JR/SR High School | Punxsutawney Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marion Center Area JR/SR High School | Punxsutawney Area High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.9% | 32.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 53 | 71 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.