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Southern Columbia HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
812 Southern Drive, Catawissa, PA 17820 · (570) 356-3450 · Part of Southern Columbia Area School District
Students
348
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Southern Columbia HS
- School Grade A: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 45 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency82%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 55%
Location
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812 Southern Drive, Catawissa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 971
Grade 1081
Grade 1196
Grade 12100
Enrollment over time
387’20
379’21
378’22
364’23
348’24
Down 10.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.