Universalist Meeting House of Sheshequin · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Sheshequin Township’s public schools score below 57% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Sheshequin Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.
From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sheshequin Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1801 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sheshequin Township’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,882 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Harlan Rowe MS, then Athens Area HS. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Sheshequin Township’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Pennsylvania school districts. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sheshequin Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
1st grade in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
2nd grade in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
3rd grade in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
4th grade in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
5th grade in Sheshequin Township · depends on your address
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin El Sch
Grades K–5 · 542 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
SRU El Sch
Grades K–5 · 382 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in East Smithfield
6th grade in Sheshequin Township
Harlan Rowe MS
Grades 6–8 · 496 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
7th grade in Sheshequin Township
Harlan Rowe MS
Grades 6–8 · 496 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
8th grade in Sheshequin Township
Harlan Rowe MS
Grades 6–8 · 496 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Athens
9th grade in Sheshequin Township
Athens Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Athens
10th grade in Sheshequin Township
Athens Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Athens
11th grade in Sheshequin Township
Athens Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Athens
12th grade in Sheshequin Township
Athens Area HS
Grades 9–12 · 599 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Athens
Sheshequin Township’s public schools are run by Athens Area School District, which also serves Athens, Athens, Ridgebury and Smithfield and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Sheshequin Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Sheshequin Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sheshequin Township | C+ | Athens Area |
| Ulster | C+ | Athens Area |
| North Towanda | B− | Towanda Area |
| Athens | C+ | Athens Area |
| Rome | B− | Northeast Bradford |
| Wysox | B− | Towanda Area |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Athens Area with Sheshequin Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Sheshequin Township
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Sheshequin Township’s schools
Are Sheshequin Township’s schools good?
On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sheshequin Township children attend score below 57% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sheshequin Township in?
Athens Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,019 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Sheshequin Township kids go to high school?
Athens Area HS in Athens, with 599 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Sheshequin Township’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Athens Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.
How much does Sheshequin Township spend per student?
$19,882 in Athens Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Sheshequin Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sheshequin Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.