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Blairsville-Saltsburg School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns

Serves Burrell, Blairsville, Conemaugh, Loyalhanna, Black Lick and Saltsburg.

Students
1,431
Schools
4
Spent per student
$22,801
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
12:1
Debt
$32.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Blairsville-Saltsburg School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 65% of Pennsylvania districts
  • 12 students per teacher
  • Debt of $32.4M, about $22,674 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Distant.

K–2Redbank Valley Primary SchoolRedbank Valley School District
3–5Redbank Valley Intrmd SchRedbank Valley School District
6–12Redbank Valley HSRedbank Valley School District

Test scores vs. PA

2020–21
Math proficiency39%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,801 per student · 5% above PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 61%Support & administration 36%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 39%State 56%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,389’21
1,419’22
1,452’23
1,431’24

Up 3% since 2021.

Students
White 90%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 3%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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