Serving 583 students in grades 9-12, Deer Lakes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Deer Lakes 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 Deer Lakes High School is 0.08, 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Lakes High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Deer Lakes High School?
583 students attend Deer Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Deer Lakes High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Lakes High School?
Deer Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deer Lakes High School offer ?
Deer Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Lakes High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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