For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,050 students in Armstrong County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Armstrong County, PA are Apollo-ridge High School, Leechburg Area High School and Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armstrong County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Armstrong County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Armstrong County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lenape Technical School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Armstrong County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Apollo-ridge High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Spring Church, PA 15686
(724) 478-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Leechburg Area High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 1st St
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Leechburg, PA 15656
(724) 842-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Gr: 7-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lenape Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Chaplin Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-7116
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Armstrong County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Armstrong County, PA include Apollo-ridge High School, Leechburg Area High School and Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Armstrong County?
5 public high schools are located in Armstrong County.
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Armstrong County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Armstrong County include: Leechburg Area High School vs. Apollo-ridge High School
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