Serving 2,014 students in grades 9-12, Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Dallastown Area Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallastown Area Sr. High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dallastown Area Sr. High School is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
2,014 students attend Dallastown Area Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dallastown Area Sr. High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallastown Area Sr. High School?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallastown Area Sr. High School offer ?
Dallastown Area Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dallastown Area Sr. High School part of?
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