Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School is a public junior/senior high school located in westcentral Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The school is grades 7-12 and serves about 400 students.
Serving 285 students in grades 7-12, Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 285 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 24, 2025
School Rankings
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwood 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
#573 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
1%
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 Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #573 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
285 students attend Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Rockwood Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Rockwood Area School District.
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