DuBois Area Senior High School is a midsized, rural, public high school located in the city of DuBois, Pennsylvania. The high school serves students from most of north-western Clearfield County, and in Jefferson County, it covers the Boroughs of Falls Creek, Reynoldsville, Sykesville, and Winslow Township.
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Dubois Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dubois Area Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dubois Area Sr. High School's student population of 903 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Mascot
Beavers
School Rankings
Dubois Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dubois Area Sr. High School is 0.15, 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
#1302 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beavers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubois Area Sr. High School's ranking?
Dubois Area Sr. High School is ranked #1302 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dubois Area Sr. High School often compared to?
Dubois Area Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Jr. Sr. High School, Punxsutawney Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubois Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dubois Area Sr. High School is 93%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dubois Area Sr. High School?
903 students attend Dubois Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dubois Area Sr. High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubois Area Sr. High School?
Dubois Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dubois Area Sr. High School offer ?
Dubois Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dubois Area Sr. High School part of?
Dubois Area Sr. High School is part of Dubois Area School District.
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