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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

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Directions
Students
348
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
9–12
The gist

What stands out about Southern Columbia HS

  • Its own letter, A: reading and math results near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 45 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 12 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 10.1% since 2020–21

On the path

Where Franklin Township kids come from and go next. The whole path →

5–8Southern Columbia MSin Catawissa
9–12Southern Columbia HSYou are here

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency82%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 55%

Its own letter, A, places these results among Pennsylvania’s 2,693 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

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 2020–21.

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.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Southern Columbia HS from Franklin Township families.

Other schools in Southern Columbia Area School District

The district →
Hartman El Ctr
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Catawissa
B+
480 students13:1
Southern Columbia MS
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Catawissa
B−
367 students14:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against Pennsylvania’s other public schools; Franklin Township’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.