Serving 559 students in grades 7-12, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 559 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1828 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oil City Sr. High School, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
559 students attend Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Cranberry Area School District.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
I went to cranberry my enitre school career. The teachers were amazing, so incredible helpful and nice. The classes are very challenging and help you in college. There was a little problem with students, but teenagers will be teenageers, just ignore the ignorant ones. Most other students are very nice and you can become really good friends with them. The athletics are amazing and highly encouraged. The music and art departments are way above average. Overall I would not pick any other school to attend. This is a very good school to go to.
2 11/15/2011
I attended Cranberry until 11th grade. I dropped out because I was tormented for being openly gay. Certain faculty members were kind and I felt safe when they were around. However, day to day name calling (by students) and facetious comments (by office staff) led me to drop out, achieve my own goals and I'm proud to say I'm a sophomore in college studying law to hopefully one day be an advocate for victims of school bullying. If you're looking for a jaded, narrow-minded environment to show off/live vicariously through your straight, athletic, white child; Cranberry Jr.Sr. High School would be great for you. Otherwise home schooling would be the best option for those that fall short of the above listed criteria.
2 3/10/2010
Teachers are great, student body is unfriendly. Environment can be hostile between students, cliques are a real problem.
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