GreatSchools district data sources & information

The Pennsylvania Keystone Exams

Biology I, English, Algebra I

In 2015-2016, Pennsylvania used the Keystone Exams to assess high school students in Algebra I, English, and Biology. The Keystone Exams are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2016

Pennsylvania System of School Assessment

English Language Arts, Math, Science

In 2015-2016, Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 math and english language arts, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2016

4-year high school graduation rate

Graduation rates reflect how many students graduate from this school on time.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2017

Graduates pursuing college or vocational program

This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 16 months of graduation.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2017