B
North Star School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Jenner, Quemahoning, Boswell, Jennerstown, Hooversville and Stoystown.
Students
984
Schools
3
Spent per student
$17,578
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
10:1
Debt
$2.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about North Star School District
- School Grade B: better than 62% of Pennsylvania districts
- Spends 19% less per student than the PA average
- 10 students per teacher
- Debt of $2.2M, about $2,198 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency38%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,578 per student · 19% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 40%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 30%State 58%Federal 12%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,018’20
1,000’21
987’22
1,009’23
984’24
Down 3.3% since 2020.
Students
White 97%Two or more races 2%Hispanic <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 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.